January 2018 – Page 183 – Centralmaine.com

Fire victim grateful for firefighters, family dog that alerted couple to fire

by Amy Calder January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Firefighters from Winslow, Fairfield, Oakland, Sidney, Vassalboro and Albion went to the Trafton Road fire to provide water tankers, as the home is beyond the reach of Waterville’s hydrant system.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Winter sports

KJ boys basketball notes: Maranacook off and running to 5-1 start

by Drew Bonifant January 4, 2018

Physical growth helps Black Bears; Oak Hill, Gardiner bounce back from tough stretches.

Business, Local & State, News

Idexx releases details about planned expansion

by J. Craig Anderson January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

The project would cost $62 million and would add space to accommodate up to 600 more workers.

Nation & World, News

It’s so cold in Florida, iguanas are falling from trees

by JENNIFER KAY Associated Press January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

When the temperature falls below 40 degrees, the cold-blooded creatures freeze up and can’t move.

Local & State

Former Penobscot chief to speak Sunday at Waterville Universalist Unitarian Church

by Doug Harlow January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Barry Dana, of Solon, will discuss the native perspective on the Earth and its relationship with humans.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime

Franklin County court for Aug. 7-11, 2017

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Closed cases from Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court.

Schools and Education

Board begins new superintendent search process for Maranacook Area Schools

by Jason Pafundi January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Superintendent Donna Wolfrom is leaving at the end of the school year to lead the schools in Cape Elizabeth, and the search for her replacement has begun.