Mid-Maine
LePage signs resolve naming Harmony bridges after domestic violence victims
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage signed a resolve Tuesday — Domestic Violence Awareness Day — that names two bridges in Harmony after a mother and her two children who were killed last year by her estranged husband — and as a tribute to all victims of domestic violence. One ...
Cianbro has 150 job openings
PITTSFIELD, Maine — Cianbro Corp. is looking to hire 150 Maine construction workers. Cianbro President Andi Vigue said the company had a backlog of projects and needs workers to help fill job openings. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to employ our fellow citizens,” said Vigue. “We’re bullish on hiring Maine ...
Rosa Scarcelli suing stepfather for not firing her mother
PORTLAND, Maine — Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Portland businesswoman Rosa Scarcelli is suing her stepfather and his company, in part because he refused to fire Scarcelli’s mother. In her complaint, Scarcelli argues her mother — the defendant’s wife — should have been dispatched over her mismanagement of low-income housing ...
LePage says new Waterville shelter will help the homeless get back on their feet
WATERVILLE, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage was one of many who were able to mark the groundbreaking of the new Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter on Monday morning. LePage, who was homeless himself as a child, expressed appreciation for those who have supported the shelter’s expansion. He was once a board member ...
Pittston puppy home safe with family after plunge into icy bog
PITTSTON, Maine — A puppy rescued Sunday from the icy waters of a local bog was returned to its family Monday after spending the night at an emergency vet clinic in Lewiston, according to the Gardiner Fire Department. The 6-month-old black Labrador retriever and an adult black German shepherd were ...
Maine community college president to stay at job
The Associated Press on Feb. 20, 2012, at 11:36 a.m.
FAIRFIELD, Maine — The president of Maine’s Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield is going to be staying on. President Barbara Woodlee announced her retirement in the summer of 2010, but two national searches didn’t find a viable candidate to succeed her so she has agreed to stay on the ...
Firefighters called to Norridgewock house twice in two days; second blaze guts home
The Associated Press on Feb. 20, 2012, at 10:14 a.m.
NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine — Maine firefighters say a second fire at a Norridgewock home heavily damaged the structure that had escaped an earlier garage fire with minor damage. The two fires occurred eight hours apart. Firefighters say they were first called to the River Road home at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday. ...
Springvale man injured when ATV flips over
The Associated Press on Feb. 20, 2012, at 5:15 a.m.
SHAPLEIGH, Maine — A 24-year-old Springvale man is in critical condition after his all-terrain vehicle flipped over on Square Pond in Shapleigh. The Maine State Warden Service says Gregory Horr was hospitalized with head injuries following the accident at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Warden Seth Powers told the Maine Sunday ...
Somerset County chosen for work wellness program
The Associated Press on Feb. 19, 2012, at 3:39 p.m.
FAIRFIELD, Maine — Maine’s Somerset County has been chosen for a national program that seeks to improve worker wellness, increase productivity and lower health care costs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention picked seven counties nationwide for its National Healthy Worksite Program, which will provide free health coaching services ...
Maine lobstermen plan exports to Panama
The Associated Press on Feb. 19, 2012, at 10:24 a.m.
WATERVILLE, Maine — Two men who met at the University of Maine plan to take advantage of a new trade agreement to export lobster to Panama. Jack Mosher of Waterville and John Briar of Florida sensed a business opportunity when Congress passed the agreement in October. They started a company, ...
OUTDOORS
Avon man hopes to bring back tradition of Maine-made skis
By Scott Thistle, Sun Journal on Feb. 18, 2012, at 1:18 p.m.
AVON, Maine — From idea to prototype to production, Ian Reinholt is carving his way into the niche but quickly growing market of custom-made alpine skis. After a few recent Saddleback Mountain runs on the skis with wife, Saskia, Reinholt said his fledgling Lucid Skis, a company based in tiny ...
Arrest made in 2010 robbery in Bingham
BINGHAM, Maine — The Somerset County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in a year-old robbery, thanks to DNA evidence. Timothy Greenaway, 28, of Canaan was arrested on Monday and charged with Class C burglary, Class C theft and Class D criminal mischief, Detective Lt. Carl Gottardi said in a ...
After brief campaign, Margaret Chase Smith added to list of influential American women
SKOWHEGAN, Maine — A Facebook campaign to get Margaret Chase Smith included on a list of influential American women proved successful this week when the pioneering politician was given her due. David Richards, interim director of the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan, was disappointed when he learned recently that ...
Waterville man racks up $5,000 in charges on woman’s lost credit card, police say
WATERVILLE, Maine — A man with a criminal history racked up additional charges after he found a woman’s credit card at a gas station and purchased nearly $5,000 worth of items, police said Friday. Chad Gilley, 38, of Waterville, who has assault and burglary convictions on his record, was arrested ...
Penobscot Nation receives $1M federal grant toward wind development project
INDIAN ISLAND, Maine — The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1 million to the Penobscot Indian Nation that will help the tribe move forward in its attempt to install a 227-megawatt wind project in Alder Stream Township in Franklin County. The funding will allow the tribe to develop engineering ...
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Waterville songwriter pens ‘A Song for Ayla’
WATERVILLE, Maine — Everyone has his own way of processing the tragic disappearance of Ayla Reynolds. For songwriter Pete Haase of Waterville, it inspired a melody. “One morning, I just had this melody with her name come into my mind and I just couldn’t shake it,” said Haase. “It’s not ...
St. Albans public hearing on Feb. 21
ST. ALBANS, Maine — A public hearing about a referendum question will be held at St. Albans Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. The referendum question asks whether the position of road commissioner should be changed from an elected position to a position appointed by the town manager ...
Sheriff’s salute to veterans fundraiser to be held
WATERVILLE, Maine — A fundraiser called the Sheriff’s Salute to Our Veterans will be held Saturday at the Waterville Elks Lodge. The dinner and auction fundraiser will benefit the House in the Woods Foundation in Lee. Reception and social time begins at 5:30 p.m. with opening remarks by Kennebec County ...
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Ayla Reynolds’ grandfather challenges missing toddler’s dad
The Associated Press on Feb. 16, 2012, at 2:48 p.m.
WATERVILLE, Maine — The maternal grandfather of a toddler who went missing two months ago is challenging her father to explain what happened on the night she was last seen in his home. Ron Reynolds said Thursday his family is being torn apart because the father, Justin DiPietro, and others ...
North Anson lumber yard owner offers reward in $50,000 theft
The Associated Press on Feb. 16, 2012, at 11:52 a.m.
NORTH ANSON, Maine — The owner of a North Anson business has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of thieves who broke in and stole $50,000 worth of tools and lumber. Clinton Bradbury, owner of the North Anson Log Yard, said Wednesday if the ...
Rosa Scarcelli suing stepfather for not firing her mother
Man shot in Hermon home invasion arrested for second time Friday, released Tuesday
Bangor police looking for Florida firefighter
Scarborough boy, 11, rocking open mike nights at Lewiston restaurant
What’s more important — presidential or party preference?
Toilet-papering spree in Bangor neighborhoods a result of high school swimmers’ success
No. 8 Houlton stuns No. 1 Orono, will face Stearns in semifinal
Cianbro has 150 job openings
Gambling board approves Maine’s first casino: Hollywood Slots becomes Hollywood Casino Bangor
Maple syrup producers concerned about mild winter
Maine inspires chefs and foodies nationwide
Photos of Mainers who served in Vietnam War needed for national center
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