WATERVILLE ( AP) — Police say the uncle of a missing Maine toddler has been charged with assaulting another family member. Authorities say Lance DiPietro and Justin DiPietro were driving on Monday when they saw Justin Linnell walking. Justin DiPietro is the father of 1-year-old Ayla Reynolds, who has been missing since Dec. 17. Linnell […]

OXFORD (AP) — A casino scheduled to open later this year in western Maine is coming under fire for going out of state in its search for workers. The Oxford Casino posted 22 openings on casinocareers.com, including security officers, dealers, a human resources clerk and management positions. Dennis Bailey of Casinos- NO says it’s evidence […]

EAST MACHIAS ( AP) — Maine State Police say speed and alcohol are likely factors in a crash in East Machias that took a teenager’s life. Sixteen- year- old Francis Finn of Whiting died instantly in the crash late Sunday morning. Finn was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by 20-year-old Aaron Foss of […]

BRUNSWICK — Curtis Memorial Library will host a discussion of Jason Zweig’s book, “Your Money and Your Brain,” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Morrell Meeting Room. “Zweig, a personal finance columnist for the Wall Street Journal, combines psychology, neuroscience and economics to come up with practical steps to help us make better financial decisions […]

RICHMOND — The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and presentation Wednesday on a proposed fireworks ordinance. The state passed a new law, effective Jan. 1, that legalizes fireworks in Maine, subject to municipal fireworks regulations. Richmond selectmen surveyed residents for their opinions on the sale and use of personal fireworks in town. […]

BRUNSWICK — Wildlife ecologist Steve Pelletier will speak at 7 p.m. today at Curtis Memorial Library about “ Birds, Bats and Blades — Wind Turbines and Wildlife.” The presentation is part of Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s 15th annual Winter Speaker Series. For more information, call 666- 3372 or email edfomb@comcast.net.

TOPSHAM — The finance committee of the School Administrative District 75 board of directors will meet today at 6 p.m. in Room 201 at Mt. Ararat High School. The meeting will include a maintenance-of-effort budget overview, as well as discussion of potential budget adjustments. The finance committee also is scheduled to hear department head presentations […]

BRUNSWICK Mid Coast Hospital’s annual “Sweets for the Sweet” Valentine Bake Sale will serve up homemade baked goods and candies from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the hospital. Sponsored by the Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary, the sale will support the organization’s scholarship program that, according to the hospital’s website, provides approximately $35,000 in […]

PHIPPSBURG The Dickie Lemont “Take a Kid Fishing” Ice Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association, will be held on Sunday. Fish from the lakes and ponds of Sagadahoc County are eligible in the derby, which is open to anglers of all ages. Youth participation is encouraged and all youth participants will receive prizes. […]