GARDINER — Gardiner Area High School, class of 1971, will meet for a reunion from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Gardiner Sportsman’s Club.
Guided truck tours July 30 part of Richmond Days festivities
RICHMOND — Swan Island Wildlife Management Area will offer two-hour guided truck tours on July 30.
Brunch benefits new veterans’ monument in Hallowell
HALLOWELL — Members of Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 will hold a fundraiser brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30 at Joyce’s Restaurant on Water Street.
Silent auction begins July 30, benefits Wayne’s Cary Memorial Library
WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library’s 11th annual silent auction will begin July 30, opening at 9 a.m., through noon Aug. 13.
Blueberry buckle contra dance set for July 30
VASSALBORO — The fourth annual blueberry buckle contra dance will be held Saturday at East Vassalboro Grange.
BABE RUTH BASEBALL: Franklin picks up win
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County 13-15-year-old Babe Ruth team lost to Apple Valley twice in the state tournament. But as host of the New England regional, Franklin jumped on the chance to take a game from their rivals.
Unity credit union robbed
UNITY — A man robbed the Down East Credit Union at 58 School St. on Friday afternoon, escaping with an undisclosed amount of money, police said.
Augusta officials eye smoking ban
AUGUSTA — The ability of smokers to legally light up in city parks or outside city buildings may be on its last gasp.
Still no deal on debt
WASHINGTON — In an unforgiving display of partisanship, the House approved emergency legislation Friday night to avoid an unprecedented government default and the Senate scuttled it less than two hours later.
Newport District Court: June 15-30, 2011
NEWPORT — The following cases were closed June 15-30, 2011, in Newport District Court: