Waterville area police reports for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016.
2016
Posted inMaine, News
O’Donnell likely to be new Waterville council chairman
Experience, level-headedness are cited by other councilors who plan to vote for him after incumbent chairman Fred Stubbert was defeated in November’s election.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Pats end regular season with losses of game, top playoff seed
New England’s loss to Miami, 20-10, means they now cannot be assured of home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Posted inNation & World, News
Mexico mayor slain a day after taking office
Three people, including a minor, are being held in the slaying of Gisela Mota.
Posted inMaine, News
Democrats still want to punish LePage, but other issues loom as lawmakers return to work
At the top of the agenda is legislation to address an epidemic of overdose deaths tied to heroin, fentanyl and other opioids.
Posted inNation & World, News
Developer pledges to repair Dubai tower in New Year’s fire
A team of consultants is already working to repair the damage to the 63-story The Address Downtown tower
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama fired up about issue of gun violence
He is expected to use executive action to strengthen background checks required for gun purchases.
Posted inNation & World, News
Video shows Islamic State fighters executing 5 ‘spies’ for Britain
In the video, a masked man with a British accent says ISIS will one day invade Britain and impose their version of Islamic law.
Posted inMaine, News
Wilton girl’s school project has put her deep in diapers
Gracie Ward started a diaper bank for families in need as part of a school project.
Posted inBusiness
Google helps analyze if rooftop solar panels are good deal
Google is rolling out a new online service that quickly tallies up considerations of going solar and whether homeowners should consider buying or leasing photovoltaic panels costing thousands of dollars.