Waterville area police reports for Saturday, July 30, 2016.
2016
Posted inMaine, News
Heck, yeah! Rednecks hold their Summer Games
‘Redneck (Blank)’ featured bobbing for pig’s feet, a greased watermelon haul and toilet seat horseshoes.
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Posted inNation & World
Near-total rebuild sought in national nuclear arsenal
But some question the need to replace all three ‘legs’ – the submarines, long-range bombers and land missles.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gardiner companies awarded economic development, workforce development funds
City officials have been able to secure $1.9 million in grant funds for Gardiner companies in two years.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine, News
Hungry crowds savor the flavors at Portland’s Festival of Nations
Visitors sample food from Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and United States at Saturday’s event, designed to highlight diversity and multiculturalism.
Posted inNation & World, News
FAA was warned of tragic potential of commercial balloon flights
Two years ago, the National Transportation Safety Board urged the FAA to require tour operators to get agency permission to operate, and that balloon operators be subject to FAA safety oversight.
Posted inMaine, News
Two dead, another airlifted to an area hospital following an early morning crash Saturday
Accident happened on North Dexter Road in Parkman in Piscataquis County just after midnight.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Central Maine farmers feel heat of drought conditions
Many farmers are increasing their irrigation or including a variety of produce or livestock to offset the dry effects.
Posted inNation & World, News
At least 16 dead in hot air balloon crash in Texas
It’s apparently the worst such disaster in U.S. history, and one of the worst ever in the world.
