Lindsay Ball will compete, even though she has a leg injury, in the Paralympics as the highest-ranked U.S. competitor in the giant slalom.
Matt Hongoltz-Hetling
Central Maine towns struggle with road salt addiction
The state wants towns to pre-wet roads with brine to reduce sand and salt and stop lake pollution, but many communities are reluctant.
Anaplasmosis: Maine’s other tick-borne disease
Few people have heard of the disease, which infects white blood cells and can sometimes be fatal, but cases in Maine have increased tenfold over the past decade.
Travis Mills battles for veterans’ camp in Belgrade
An explosion in Afghanistan left Mills without limbs, but he and Maine first lady Ann LePage push for a $3.5 million campaign to open a veterans camp.
Winslow woman indicted on charges she stole from town sporting organizations
Wendi Willette was charged in October with stealing from the Winslow Wrestling Booster Club, and Friday’s indictment also includes charges of stealing from a China recreation department field hockey team.
Athens logging operation questioned by state
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is investigating claims from a neighbor that T.R. Dillon’s Logging, a Madison company, is violating state and federal forestry rules in Athens.
Fairfield man’s attempted escape from police cut short by Taser, ice
When Josue Gonzalez broke free of police during an arrest, the icy conditions left both him and pursuing officers on the ground.
Rome denies cell tower permit, braces for legal battle
The Planning Board found Global Tower Partners did not meet the town’s communication tower ordinance during a lengthy meeting Monday night.
Skowhegan car chase ends on road spikes
Skowhegan police chased a Farmington Falls man into Fairfield, where a set of road spokes damaged the tires of two cars, including a police cruiser.
Russian professor tells Colby students Sochi Olympics will change country’s image
Russian and foreign media have provided dueling perspectives of Sochi, but digital and social media will ultimately paint a picture that is balanced and real, media expert says.