Waterville area police reports for Jan. 27, 2014
2014
UMF gets trustees’ approval to negotiate for natural gas
The announcement furthers a proposal to build a natural gas pipeline to Farmington.
State issues final plan for Clary Lake in Whitefield
The dam owner has until October to make repairs to the dam, but the Department of Environmental Protection expects the owner to appeal the order.
Maine athletes at Special Olympics winter games enjoy community, competition
Coaches and Olympics officials say competition is a chance to showcase abilities, not disabilities.
Margaret Chase Smith’s historic impact still felt 50 years later
Skowhegan native’s role as first woman to be put into nomination for president at a major party’s national convention marked by Collins, others.
Westbrook elementary school secretary named best in state
The Maine Principals’ Association has named June Lentz 2014 Secretary of the Year.
Oakland couple in trouble over theft, ATV incidents
Two days after a woman was charged with stealing from Walmart and screaming obscenities, her boyfriend was stunned by a Taser and charged with assaulting an officer.
Proposal to merge Gardiner fire and police chief roles meets opposition
City is looking for ways to lower costs for its ambulance service to keep member towns from leaving, and combining the public safety jobs is one proposed solution.
Bingham health center meets quality care standards
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has recognized the health center for patient access and other comprehensive care issues.
Augusta woman pleads guilty to distributing drugs
Sale of 37 oxycodone pills to informant in West Gardiner lot was recorded by police.