Closed cases for Jan. 26-20, 2015, in Somerset County Superior Court and Skowhegan District Court.
March 2015
Posted inNation & World, News
Gas explosion suspected as blast levels apartment building in Manhattan
Four buildings are damaged and at least a dozen people are injured, four critically, as flames spread to nearby buildings.
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Posted inMaine, News
Emails show why Guard general was fired, LePage says
Speaking to reporters, the governor said he couldn’t be specific about the firing of Brig. Gen. James Campbell because it’s a ‘personnel matter.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle
‘Downton Abbey’ to end after upcoming 6th season
Producers say ‘it’s good to quit while you’re ahead’ and there are no plans for a spinoff.
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage: I didn’t say Stephen King doesn’t pay taxes, so no apology
The governor unexpectedly drops in at a legislator budget briefing in Cumberland, denies he slighted the best selling author and Bangor resident.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine must tackle senior substance abuse in concerted fashion, panel says
Experts say that alcohol and drug use among seniors can lead to financial abuse, making for unique challenges in a rapidly aging state.
Posted inCommunity
RCAM’s Auction for Action planned for April 25 in Leeds
Proceeds will provide services for the most vulnerable residents in RCAM’s 13 town service area.
Posted inSports
Colorado teenager wins women’s giant slalom in U.S. championships at Sugarloaf
Nina O’Brien, 17, edges Paula Moltzan, with Lindsey Vonn on hand as an observer.
Posted inNews, Politics
Senate up next after House vote to pass conservative budget over Democratic objections
The Senate is expected to follow suit and approve a budget that calls for $5 trillion in deficit reduction, increased defense spending and major transformations in the tax code and Medicare.
Posted inNation & World
Saudi Arabia bombs Shiite rebels in Yemen as fears of land invasion grow
The conflict has become a showdown between Sunni-dominated nations and Iran, a Shiite power that has backed Yemen’s Houthi rebels.