Augusta-area police reports for March 1, 2015.
March 2015
Cause of New Sharon fire undetermined
A family of seven is homeless after a fire destroyed the farmhouse they were renting on Weeks Mills Road Friday night.
Board of Environmental Protection to consider Bingham Wind Project appeal
The appeal, filed by Friends of Maine’s Mountains, asks the board to overturn a DEP decision approving the construction of a 56-turbine wind farm in Somerset County.
Morning Sentinel March 1 police log
Waterville area police reports for March 1, 2015.
Cony students cook in after-school ‘Food Matters’ course
Healthful eating habits and nutrition are emphasized in the hands-on sessions with middle school students.
Optician has eye for good health
Ash Hekmat walks four to six miles a day and finds walking in the winter not only exhilarating, but liberating, writes Amy Calder.
Augusta housing forum to address grants to rehab buildings on Tuesday
The event will focus on neighborhoods, market conditions, safety and revitalization of housing and neighborhoods.
Augusta’s historic Kennebec County Courthouse continues in use
Probate court and the DA’s offices will remain at Winthrop and State streets.
Capital Judicial Center in Augusta opens its doors Monday
Construction on the 2 1/2-acre site on Winthrop Street began in earnest in fall 2012, and the four-story building will now house district, superior and family courts.
UMaine women’s streak ends at 14
The Black Bears fall to UNH 61-47 in their regular-season finale.