Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 12, 2019.
2019
Posted inSidelines, Sports
Future is now for motorsports in Maine
New MVRCA president Andy Austin wants to bridge gap between generations, Travis Barrett writes.
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Posted inNation & World
In Sweden, 70 percent tax rate is a given
Critics of high taxes claim the policy stifles economic growth by reducing the incentive for people to work. But Sweden’s employment rate is 77.5 percent, beating the U.S.’s 71 percent.
Posted inNation & World
McCarrick accuser talks with NYC prosecutors
The key accuser in the sex abuse case against ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has met with New York City prosecutors.
Posted inNation & World
Canada grants asylum to Saudi runaway
The teen initially fled her family while visiting Kuwait before flying to Bangkok, claiming her father was abusive and trying to force her into an arranged marriage.
Posted inNation & World
Congo runner-up asks court to order election recount
Martin Fayulu calls the Dec. 30 results fabricated.
Posted inPolitics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate passed the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act which provides for the compensation of federal and government employees affected by lapses in appropriations.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine
Central Maine business briefs
Anthem gets new president for Maine operations; Franklin Memorial installs upgraded MRI equipment in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland woman remains in critical condition after Sidney crash
Michelle Naughton, 40, as injured in head-on collision Thursday night on Route 27, Maine State Police say.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Waterville’s Thomas College pioneering varsity-level eSports program
The private college is the first in Maine to offer a competitive video gaming program for its students.