Gifford died of natural causes in August at age 84.
November 2015
Posted inMaine, News
Final report on Sugarloaf ski lift failure recommends safety upgrades
The report issued eight months after the accident that injured seven skiers describes a cascading series of mechanical failures, some of which had happened even before the accident but went unnoticed.
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Syrian refugee supporters gather in front of Blaine House in Augusta
More than 100 people rallied in support of Syrian and other refugees Wednesday at the governor’s mansion 10 days after Gov. Paul LePage said he did not want Syrian refugees to settle in Maine.
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Drug agents find items related to meth making in Mattawamkeag
The incident is the 51st meth-related law enforcement response this year, a record number.
Posted inMaine, News
Anson residents to consider changes to mass gathering ordinance
A public hearing on proposed changes to the town’s mass gathering ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday, and a special town meeting will be held Dec. 8.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Owner of Nova Star ferry seeks release of ship but gaming company objects
Singapore Technologies Marine hopes to put the ferry back to work but Century Casinos Inc. wants to get its 70 slot machines off the vessel.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
New York man suspected in Augusta slaying appears in court
Damik Davis, 25, is accused of killing Joseph Marceau, of Augusta, in a fourth-floor apartment in the city.
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UMaine women’s basketball team pulls away after halftime for easy win
The Black Bears beat Central Connecticut State, 62-42, in Maine’s home opener.
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Pittston, Waterville men sentenced on domestic violence charges
Others also were sentenced this week at hearings in the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
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Morning Sentinel Nov. 25 police log
Waterville area police reports for Nov. 25, 2015.