Wednesday, June 19, 2013
SKOWHEGAN -- Skowhegan Police Chief Michael Emmons, 54, said jokes about his age were common during his recent eight-month military tour in the deserts of Southwest Asia.
GARDINER -- "Latke, latke, latke," 6-year-old Yana Montell said as she waited -- almost patiently -- with a row of other young girls sipping hot cocoa on their stools Sunday afternoon at the A1 Diner's counter, waiting for the gathering's star attraction.
BELGRADE -- Library patrons will have more elbow room once the library completes its move to its more than-four-times-as-large new location on Dec. 18.
Russell Libby, who for more than 17 years was executive director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, died Sunday. He was 56.
Theresa Khan breezes into the Waterville Area Warming Center on Water Street, saying good morning and placing her belongings on a long table in the corner.
AUGUSTA -- Julie Gilbert is reaching out to a familiar face from the past to bring something both new and traditional to the annual Penney Memorial Christmas Cantata.
WINSLOW -- Two companies are vying for an opportunity to supply natural gas to central Maine, and a representative from one will present his case to the Town Council tonight.
Fourth of four parts: A new system in Maine evaluates deadly force incidents, but little is done to share the findings, and few lawmakers actually read the reports.
AUGUSTA -- It hangs prominently: a dark blue star contrasting sharply against the white backdrop. It's a notice that one of their own is missing; it's reserved for family.
Sidney firefighters survey a Toyota truck that rolled over on a shaded portion of West River Road, near the Dinsmore Road, on Sunday. State police Trooper Rick Moody said the accident was caused by slippery road conditions and the female operator complained of neck pain. A snowmobile in back of truck was ejected and also damaged.
Maine's law takes effect on Dec. 29. There's no waiting period, and people can start marrying just after midnight.
FAIRFIELD -- Seventeen trees decorated for Christmas will be on display starting Monday at the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences at Good-Will Hinckley.