Bath COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Thursday, 4:30 p.m., City Hall. Freeport SHELLFISH COMMISSION, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., town council chambers. Georgetown SCHOOL COMMITTEE BUDGET WORKSHOP, Thursday, 9:30 a.m., town hall. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, Thursday, 7 p.m., town hall. Harpswell BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Thursday, 6 p.m., town office. Phippsburg LAND USE ORDINANCE REWRITE WORKSHOP, Thursday, 6 p.m., […]
February 2012
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
LISBON — Lisbon Falls Christian Academy has announced its second quarter honor roll. ‘A’ honor roll GRADE 1-4: Vanessa Brown, Sarah Haggerty, Luke Holmander, Alivia Jones, Julian Morin, Stephan Morin and Carrie Parker. GRADE 5-8: Martin Altieri, Jesse Holmander, Patrick Holmander, Sarah Kennedy, Jennie Riggs and Alison Rose. GRADE 9-12: Alexis Ancona, Emma Gumprecht, Matthew […]
15 Colby students cited in investigation
WATERVILLE ( AP) — Colby College says an investigation into an incident involving sexual misconduct in November has led to more than a dozen students being suspended or withdrawing altogether from the college. Colby College says 15 students were cited for a range of violations of student policy, including sexual misconduct, sexual harassment and lying […]
Former turnpike head in court today
PORTLAND ( AP) — The former head of the Maine Turnpike Authority is expected to plead guilty when he makes his first court appearance since being charged with theft for unauthorized use of turnpike funds. Former executive director Paul Violette has a court hearing in Portland today. He is charged with unauthorized use of turnpike […]
Maine chief justice to give update
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Chief Justice Leigh Saufley will address lawmakers in an annual update on the third branch of state government. Saufley presents her State of the Judiciary address today to a joint House-Senate session in the State House. Courthouse security and providing adequate legal services for the poor have been priorities for Saufley. […]
Official to meet with pellet producers
CORINTH ( AP) — Maine wood pellet manufacturers are meeting with a U. S. Department of Agriculture official to discuss the future of the pellet industry and its economic impact in the state. Dallas Tonsager, the under secretary for USDA Rural Development, will be at the Corinth Wood Pellets plant in Corinth today to meet […]
Closing statements expected in trial
ALFRED (AP) — The trial of a Limington man accused of fatally shooting his wife is coming to a close. Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the trial of Patrick Dapolito are expected today to deliver closing statements to a York County Superior Court jury. After that, jurors could start deliberating. The Portland Press Herald reports […]
Man sentenced for worker’s comp fraud
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Medway man has been sentenced to two months in jail after pleading guilty to lying to investigators in order to get $6,000 in worker’s compensation benefits to which he was not entitled. David Powers admitted to a perjury charge this week. Prosecutors say the 50-yearold Powers in a worker’s compensation hearing […]
Kennebunk girl, 5, struck by vehicle
KENNEBUNK ( AP) — Police say a 5-year-old Kennebunk girl struck by a car as she was crossing the street to catch the school bus is expected to survive. Authorities say the 24-yearold driver that struck the girl at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday may have been blinded by the sun’s glare. He was not […]
Portland man pleads guilty
FARMINGTON ( AP) — A Portland man has pleaded guilty to being the getaway driver in the theft of more than $ 5,000 worth of merchandise from a Walmart. Brian Elliot pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge Wednesday in Franklin County Superior Court. Prosecutors say last April two men went into the store, filled […]