The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency began investigating drug activity at Two Bridges Regional Jail in January.
April 2019
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Waterville board increases proposed school budget to $24.88 million
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday voted to add a school bus, a half-time music teacher and a stipend for a garden program instructor to the proposed budget, for a total addition of $59,229; but officials said the numbers could change.
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Posted inNews
Vandals damage skate park, play equipment, dugouts at Livermore Falls rec field
The skate park and playground equipment have been damaged several times before.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former Maine man accused of having at least 4 wives expected to admit to bigamy
Michael Middleton, 43, who lived most recently in Old Orchard Beach, faces as much as 7 years in prison in New Hampshire and could face charges in other states as well.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Attorneys questioned on second day of Jay Mercier murder appeal in Skowhegan
Mercier was sentenced to 70 years for the murder of Rita St. Peter on July 5, 1980, and has since lost two appeals, one in 2014 and the other in 2016.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Kohl’s wants more of your Amazon returns
Kohl’s said Tuesday that it won’t charge customers for their Amazon returns, even if Kohl’s has to pack items in boxes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bay State company agrees to design sports complex at Scarborough Downs
The Edge Sports Group of Bedford, Massachusetts, is conducting a study to determine what types of athletic and recreational amenities would be included.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
U.S. new-home sales climbed 4.5% in March
Sales of new U.S. homes rose 4.5% in March, but sales of existing homes fell nationally by almost 5 percent in March.
Posted inBusiness
Idexx CEO and wife create foundation for wild cat conservation
The Ayers Wild Cat Conservation Trust is endowed by a gift of Idexx Laboratories Inc. stock from Jonathan Ayers and his family.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Report: Quarter of in-state UMaine System students have tuition and fees covered
The state’s college system says grants and scholarships cover tuition and fees for 4,077 students.