Area student earns academic recognition.
January 2015
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Firefighters complete training
Auburn, Augusta, Bar Harbor, Bath, Calais, Lewiston, North Lakes, Rockland, Saco, Windham departments represented.
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P.A.L.S. fundraiser scheduled for Jan. 24 at Petco in Augusta
All proceeds will benefit the shelter.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Hollywood killing may have been self-defense, Greenville man’s lawyer says
Troy McVey’s attorney spoke after a hearing Wednesday in which McVey and Colby Kronholm pleaded not guilty in connection with the Jan. 4 slaying of a homeless man.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Investigators say fire that destroyed Old Orchard Beach motel was arson
The former Americana Motel was vacant when the fire started Tuesday night, and was slated for demolition to clear space for parking.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Bangor woman gets 3-year sentence for selling bath salts
According to court records, 26-year-old Elizabeth Mikotowicz distributed the drug in Penobscot County and elsewhere between April and December 2011.
Posted inBusiness
Microsoft reveals its 3D HoloLens and Windows 10
The company is trying to gain ground in the world of multiple devices and to move away from Windows 8.
Posted inNation & World, News
Pope praises big families after ‘rabbits’ remark
He says claims that big families cause poverty are ‘simplistic.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Rebels who held Yemen’s president captive reach agreement to end standoff
The deal promises the rebels greater say in running Yemen and raises fears that the country’s al-Qaida’s branch will grow more powerful.
Posted inEditorials
OUR OPINION: Broadband access must meets needs of new economy
ConnectME Authority’s higher standard for high-speed Internet is a good start to addressing a growing problem.