Waterville area police reports for May 7, 2017.
May 2017
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Collins: Senate to start ‘from scratch’ on health care overhaul
The Maine senator says the Senate will not take up the health care bill passed by the House, but will draft its own instead.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
About 350 University of Maine at Augusta graduates expected to attend Saturday’s graduation
James Conneely will preside over the ceremony about six weeks before his tenure as president comes to end following his resignation last month.
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Farm-to-table restaurant in Mercer enters second season
The owners are winding down their other businesses to focus on 122 Corson, the restaurant they supply with vegetables only 400 feet away.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, News
Why it is important to question everything
On May 8, 1987, Gary Hart announced he was withdrawing from U.S. Democratic presidential race, and Amy Calder learned to be circumspect about politicians.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Centrist Macron defeats nationalist Le Pen to win French presidency
The 39-year-old cast himself as the outsider the country needs, embracing the European Union and immigration and positioning himself as the optimistic and progressive antidote to her dark and reactionary vision.
Posted inMaine, News
MaineGeneral system to launch new opioid treatment program
An average of one Mainer a day dies from an opioid overdose, prompting doctors and others to look for better treatment options.
Posted inNation & World, News
Fourth U.S. citizen detained in North Korea
Few details are available about Kim Hak-song, who worked for the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Poliquin should be ashamed of health care vote
Maine’s older rural residents would lose affordable coverage if the Republican health care plan becomes law.
Posted inAuto, New Cars
High-strung Porsche Macan GTS is a go-fast crossover that works
The car has more standard performance flourishes than the S, but is not as blistering as the Turbo.