Waterville area police reports for Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.
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Posted inNation & World
PBS host Tavis Smiley vows to fight back against sexual misconduct allegations
The network hired a law firm to investigate Smiley, who denies all accusations.
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Posted inMaine Crime
Kennebec Journal Dec. 14 police log
Augusta area police reports for Dec. 14, 2017.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Technology Institute awards over $1.7 million in grants for marine projects
The 9 grants will fund private-sector seafood processing, seaweed aquaculture and shellfish aquaculture projects.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland driver, 82, who hit pedestrian in parking lot had suspended license
Robert Carson’s Toyota Highlander hit Mary Anthoine in the parking lot of Pratt Abbott dry cleaners on Forest Avenue.
Posted inSports
Red Sox get outfielder Luke Tendler from Rangers, likely to assign him to Sea Dogs
Tendler was one of two players selected by Boston during the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland planners approve hotel and condos on former Rufus Deering Lumber site
The decision comes after the developer agrees to help ease traffic concerns on Commercial Street and protect parking for waterfront workers.
Posted inMaine
Boy collecting icicles seriously injured in fall from Windham roof
Police say the boy might have climbed a fire escape or accessed a third-floor window to get to the roof.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FCC repeals ‘net neutrality’ rules, putting providers in charge of internet access
The 3-2 party-line vote deletes the principle that all web traffic must be treated equally, but the broadband industry says the public’s online experience won’t change.
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Rubio’s potential defection on tax bill threatens Senate Republicans’ slim margin
Republicans will likely need Sen. Susan Collins’ support to pass the package. She has not yet said whether or not she will support it.