AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Paul Violette, former executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, to testify before the panel on April 15.
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Farm’s livestock now belongs to state
AUGUSTA — The state now owns a herd of horses, and other animals, seized from Fair Play Farm in Clinton 10 months ago.
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State website to feature information on ‘ice out’
AUGUSTA — Maine residents who eagerly await that well-anticipated moment known as “ice out” on Maine’s lakes and ponds now can share it with their friends, neighbors and the rest of the state.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Hall-Dale’s Wolfington a versatile talent
Carylanne Wolfington still receives congratulations from Hall-Dale High School basketball fans excited about the team’s state championship a few weeks ago.
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Snowstorm slows down region
The April Fools’ Day storm dumped heavy, wet snow across central Maine, sending vehicles skidding off slick roads and knocking out power to thousands of customers in the region Friday.
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Fire station has new solar panel system
MANCHESTER — A new array of 44 solar panels atop the fire station is expected to supply about half the electricity the building needs.
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Selectmen make decision on summer mowing
VASSALBORO — Selectmen voted unanimously to award the summer mowing bid to the firm they deemed most qualified, though the bid was not the lowest.
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Bill Cosby plans show in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Bill Cosby will appear at the Augusta Civic Center 8 p.m. June 24 for a production of “Bill Cosby Live.”
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Hall-Dale coach stays cool under pressure
Once you’ve won a state championship there’s only one way to go is down, the saying goes. But Hall-Dale girls basketball coach Brandon Terrill doesn’t see it that way.