Waterville area police reports for Feb. 8, 2015.
February 2015
State television: At least 14 killed in Egypt soccer riot
The violence began outside the stadium before a match between Egyptian Premier League clubs Zamalek and ENPPI.
Stevens School questions heat up Hallowell open space debate
Some Page and Pleasant street residents are concerned about the possibility of development, but others say the parcel should be on the tax rolls.
Hallowell woman and India pen pal still going strong after 45 years
The friendship began with Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon when the father of the girl from India sent a painting to Maine.
Sam Smith takes 3 of top 4 Grammys; Beck wins album of the year
At the 57th annual awards ceremony, Madonna struts her stuff as a matador with a coterie of dancers wearing bull masks.
Augusta District Court
Cases closed Jan. 29, 2015, to Feb. 4, 2015.
Israeli leader faces pressure to cancel US Congress speech
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned trip to Washington – opposed by the White House and many Democrats – has Israel in uproar.
Electrical problem caused fire at Gardiner senior housing complex
Fundraising and other assistance continue for the more than 30 displaced residents of the Highland Terrace apartments.
Portland man arrested after seven-hour standoff in Bangor
The suspect exchanged gunfire with officers, but no one was injured, police say.
New Gloucester man suffers head injuries in snowmobile crash
His sled got caught in slushy snow on Watchic Pond in Standish, the Maine Warden’s Service says.