World Bank education specialist Richard Hopper, of Westport Island, was named the new president of Kennebec Valley Community College Wednesday.
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Campaign to keep ‘sharps’ out of trash falls short, state told
Tighter controls are sought on the millions of needles Mainers dispose of so casually each year.
Lawyer: Former Messalonskee coach should be banned
“There is no coach . . . who can honestly say that they approve of the behavior here.”
Assault charge dropped against former coach
The prosecution says case law doesn’t support criminal allegations against Wes Littlefield.
DA: No assault charges against former Messalonskee coach
The district attorney’s office decided today not to file a criminal assault charge against former high school football coach Wes Littlefield.
Maine towns monitoring their road salt diet
Rock salt means safer roads, but it can also wreak havoc on the environment.
It’s hard to be poor after a disaster
Expert: Stabilizing the lives of people with few resources may require big changes in public aid.
Oakland man charged with threatening woman with shotgun
Jeffery K. Hunter, 37, is accused of restraining the woman, assaulting her and creating a risk of serious injury with terroristic intent.
Two deer poached in St. Albans, police say
Anyone with information about the Monday night killing is asked to call an anonymous tip line.
Help sought in St. Albans poaching case
ST. ALBANS — Police and game wardens are seeking answers in a poaching case that left two deer dead Monday evening.