March 2017 – Page 71 – Centralmaine.com

Maine, News, Sports

Portland man wins gold medal at Special Olympics in Austria

by Dennis Hoey March 20, 2017March 21, 2017

Lucas Houk wins a 5-kilometer cross-country race in his first competition at the games.

Maine, News

Army National Guardsman from Winslow wins top marksman competition

by Colin Ellis March 20, 2017March 21, 2017

Max Nickerson, 22, recently won the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships held in Fort Benning, Georgia.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Beech Ridge owner claims blackmail is behind lawsuit against him

by Matt Byrne March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

In a response to the lawsuit, which alleges sexual abuse, Andrew Cusack said the plaintiff colluded with a former race driver to try to blackmail him with the accusations.

Business, Maine, News

Maine woman sues California security firm, alleging violation of whistleblower protection law

by Edward D. Murphy March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

The lawsuit filed by a former employee of Vescom also alleges gender discrimination in pay.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Gardiner police seeking information about Kennebec River Rail Trail graffiti

by Charles Eichacker March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

Vandals sprayed paint over artwork made by local students and the Gardiner police chief is asking for the public to share tips on who may have done it.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Proposed $29.2 million Augusta school budget up for board vote Wednesday

by Keith Edwards March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

Some positions cut in the superintendent’s initial budget proposal have been restored in latest budget.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Augusta judge denies request from man who killed father in 2004

by Betty Adams March 20, 2017March 20, 2017

Michael D. MacDonald, 39, was found not criminally responsible for the shooting, stabbing and bludgeoning death of his father in April 2004 at his home in Aroostook County.