AUGUSTA (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage says he has nominated Col. Douglas Farnham to serve as adjutant general, the leader of the Maine National Guard. Farnham has been the wing commander of the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor for three years. He is a graduate of Brewer High School and the United States Air […]
2015
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NY man charged in Christmas Day killings
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine state police have arrested a New York man in the killings of an Augusta couple who were found shot to death early on Christmas Day. Officials say 29-yearold David Marble Jr. of Rochester, New York, was arrested Tuesday when police stopped a car in which he was a passenger in Augusta. […]
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Man accused of murder to change plea
FARMINGTON (AP) — The attorney for a 23-yearold man accused of bludgeoning his grandmother to death with a hammer in December 2014 says his client intends to change his plea. The Portland Press Herald reports Dana Craney is scheduled to enter his new plea at 1 p.m. on Jan. 4 in Franklin County District Court. […]
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Wood pellet maker cutting back
ASHLAND (AP) — A manufacturer of wood pellets is cutting back production because of the mild winter and the loss of a key client. Northeast Pellets of Ashland makes the pellets as an alternative heating source. The Portland Press Herald reports the company has reduced operations from five to three days a week, in part […]
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Police: Man who OD’d in car faces charges
PORTLAND (AP) — Portland police say a motorist who overdosed with a 5-year-old in the car has been cited for driving to endanger and endangering the welfare of a minor. Sgt. James Sweatt says 37-year-old Peter Coffin of Portland is due in District Court next month after being issued two criminal summonses.
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Portland School of Ballet dancers perform in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — On Dec. 6, dancers from the Portland School of Ballet performed, in full costume, several classical movements from their seasonal favorite “The Victorian Nutcracker.” After several years attempting to host Portland Ballet for an Ogunquit performance, the Ogunquit Performing Arts Committee, under co-chairpersons Janel Lundgren and Pat Mason, succeeded in this return to […]
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Tickets available for oldies dance
BIDDEFORD — The ninth “Oldies Benefit Dance” is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Eagle’s Hall at 57 Birch St. Ticket sales are limited to 200 and going fast. The proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. To date, the events have raised over $25,800. The […]
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Nutrition advice to be given in Sanford
SANFORD — On Friday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29, the St. George’s Episcopal Church, 1 Emerson St., will host an Eat Smart Live Strong Program. This program was designed by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. It consists of four interactive sessions, about one hour each, that aim to improve overall health and well-being […]
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Craft group to begin meeting in K’bunk
KENNEBUNK — Crafting Friends is a new group meeting in the reference room of the Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St., the first Wednesday of each month, beginning Jan. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public, this group meets to socialize and work on individual and varied craft projects. Bring your current […]
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Gleanings
10 years ago From the Journal Tribune: “For the past several months, volunteers from the United Baptist Church on Main Street have been collecting medicine, clothing, hats, tools and a variety of other items to donate to the people of an impoverished village in the Domimnican Republic. Volunteers plan to leave Jan. 7 for Batey, […]