Local business development leaders tout the advantages of expanding businesses in central Maine over the Boston area, where the Republic of Korea has established its biohealth, future-car, non-memory chip, robotics and technology industries.
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Troy man in fatal mobile home fire identified
According to a post made on the State Fire Marshal’s Facebook page, the victim has been identified as James Mohr, 42, who was a resident of the mobile home at 159 North Dixmont Road in Troy.
Augusta’s Cony athletic complex gets $500,000 donation offer
Philanthropist Robert Fuller has offered an up-to-$500,000 donation, which must be matched by other private donations, to help fund improvements to Cony’s Alumni Field athletic complex.
Day’s Store in Belgrade to close for winter
It has been 40 years since the store closed for winter, and time off will give owners the opportunity to regroup, make repairs and relax.
Winthrop mourns loss of former police officer and decorated soldier, Gilbert Turcotte
Turcotte, who was remembered as an advocate for fellow veterans and a hero, died on Nov. 10.
Man arrested for Anson stabbing appears in court
Dustyn Everett Merrill, 35, of Anson, remained in Somerset County Jail on Monday after appearing in Skowhegan District Court on a charge of aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing James Andrew Tucci, 34, in the neck late Saturday.
Norridgewock man charged in connection with Fairfield hit and run
Matthew Russell, 31, has been charged with driving to endanger, failure to stop at an accident involving injury and aggravated assault after he struck and critically injured Jason Annis, 34, on Oct. 26.
Police: Driver in Litchfield double fatality had blood alcohol level twice the legal limit
Shawn Metayer, 60, of Litchfield, facing two felony counts of manslaughter and one count of criminal aggravated operating under the influence.
Waterville council to consider overriding mayor’s veto on ambulance purchase
The council on Tuesday will also discuss buying cardiac monitors for the Fire Department and authorizing Waterville Creates! to replace and relocate the sky-walk between 93 Main St. and City Hall.
Former Central Maine Meats properties auctioned in Gardiner
The winning bid on the three properties where a meat processing facility had operated was $2.1 million by Maine Capital Group.