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Adams as Art Curator

An exhibition at the Colby Museum of Art curated by President William D. Adams opens Tuesday, Feb. 14. Rediscoveries 2, drawn from the permanent collection, explores "the...

Pop singer Whitney Houston dies at 48

Her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage.

POLICE

IN FAIRFIELD, Thursday at 11:30 a.m., a complaint was investigated on School Street.

House bill would cut funding for roads

Maine would lose about $80 million in federal highway funding under a House transportation bill expected to be voted on as early as this week, according to Rep. Mike Michaud,...

Move would fit church, courthouse plans

AUGUSTA -- People who attend the small, brick Augusta Spiritualist Church want out of the shadow of the Kennebec County Superior Court building.

Fundraiser gives a reason for freezin'

PORTLAND -- Tori Pelletier stood on East End Beach on Saturday, dressed in a pink-and-yellow bikini, sunglasses and a fur-lined bomber's hat.

Architects to begin work on Waterville police station

WATERVILLE -- Now that the city has decided to build a new police station at Head of Falls, architects will start on the design, City Manager Michael Roy said Friday.

J.P. DEVINE: Consider actors as you zip

Last night you taped your favorite shows. You had other things to do and games to watch before bed. You taped "Glee," "Modern Family," "Hawaii 5-0"...

Cornville charter school ready for fall classes

CORNVILLE -- After two years of preparation, the directors of the proposed Cornville Regional Charter School say they are ready for fall classes with a minimum of 40 students in...

Pinned by tree, logger uses cell

THORNDIKE -- A Unity man pinned by a fallen tree Saturday morning was taken to a Waterville hospital after he used his cellphone to call for help.

Public funds in religious schools touches nerve

A school-choice proposal from the Le-Page administration that would allow religious schools in Maine to receive tuition from public school districts is generating a combination of...

Mitt Romney wins Maine caucuses

PORTLAND -- Mitt Romney won the Maine Republican caucuses Saturday, overcoming a strong challenge by Ron Paul that drew national attention to the normally low-key contest.

Snowmobile businesses make last-ditch effort to save season

BINGHAM -- Many resorts and businesses that rely on tourism dollars are hoping the Presidents' Day holiday week that begins next weekend can save a winter recreation season...

Maine Republicans choose Romney

The former Massachusetts governor eked out a victory over Rep. Ron Paul of Texas on Saturday in the state's non-binding preference poll.

SNAPSHOT: Brownies, cupcakes and cookies, oh my

Brinlyn O’Toole, 18-months, takes a big bite out of a fudge brownie as her father, Chris, carries her through the maze of baked and chocolate treats at the 19th annual...

Portland Diocese investigating retired local priest

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is investigating a retired Maine priest for "reported incidents" of abuse.

Maine get high marks for low car insurance rates

A new report says Maine has the sixth lowest automobile insurance premiums in the country, and the lowest in New England.

Maine by the numbers: The people for whom Romney, Paul vie

A look at Maine voters in terms of age, race, education, wealth and other factors.

Navy names ship for former congresswoman Giffords

The ship will also have the initials of a 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green welded into its keel. Green was killed at the same Arizona shooting where Giffords was shot in the head.

Drug arrest in Maine leads to Texas fugitive's capture

A man in Lewiston who was arrested for drug trafficking and gave police a fake name is actually a fugitive who escaped a Texas prison farm.

Paul hopes to extend Romney's losing streak today

"Paul needs to show he can win somewhere," GOP strategist Phil Musser said.

Waterville police log Feb. 11

The Waterville Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 10:

Newspaper’s citizen-investor walks a fine line

Can a donor with such prominent political ties make it work? He can if the journalism – done ‘without fear or favor’ – comes first, experts say.

Rebuilt arena rising at site of collapse

HALLOWELL -- An official groundbreaking for the new Kennebec Ice Arena is planned for next week.

GOP chairman: Romney, Paul vying for state

WASHINGTON -- Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster said Friday that he doesn't know whether Mitt Romney will be declared the winner of the Maine caucuses' GOP...

Decision 'first step,' says Maine Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Maine was encouraged by President Barack Obama's announcement Friday that church-affiliated institutions will not have to include coverage for...

Loan aims to help stabilize MaineToday Media

PORTLAND -- MaineToday Media will get a multimillion-dollar loan that will enable it to pay down debt and fund an ambitious growth plan that company officials say is aimed at...

Four injured in Jay collision

JAY -- A driver ran a stop sign and caused a crash at a Route 133 intersection that sent him and three other people to the hospital Friday afternoon, police said.

AMY CALDER: Love affairs with film

Around Valentine's Day, you hear all kinds of love stories.

Cambridge house fire ruled arson

CAMBRIDGE -- A house fire late Thursday turned out to be a case of arson, according to the Office of the Maine State Fire Marshal.

AG: Third party should manage Poliquin business

AUGUSTA -- Attorney General William Schneider issued a letter Friday saying that state Treasurer Bruce Poliquin should not actively manage his investments and that a third party...

Palermo meeting issues, ballots ready

PALERMO — The issues voters will decide at the annual town meeting next month are set and absentee ballots are available, said Town Clerk Sheila McCarty.

Hartland FD to host fishing derby

HARTLAND — The Hartland Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its third annual Ice Fishing Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, Feb. 19.

Morning Sentinel police log: February 11, 2012

IN BENTON, Friday at 2:42 p.m., a fire was reported on Gogan Road.

STILL LIFE: Perfect partners

Rick Michaud dances with his daughter Emma, 6, at the 18th Annual Father/Daughter Dance at Waterville Junior High School Friday night.

More investors, buyers looking at newspapers as civic opportunities

The investment in MaineToday Media Inc. by billionaire businessman and philanthropist Donald Sussman reflects a small but emerging trend of buyers and investors looking at...

Wealthy financier to invest in MaineToday Media

S. Donald Sussman of North Haven, hedge fund manager and philanthropist, husband of Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree, says he will have nothing to do with editorial policy.

AG: Poliquin can serve, but shouldn't manage businesses

Rep. Mark Dion of Portland questioned whether the state treasurer could continue to run his businesses while serving.

State budget available online

The budget is necessary to fill a hole at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Maine logging company fined $35,000 for violations

The Maine Forest Service says a Madison logging company has agreed to pay a $35,000 fine for violating the state's clear-cutting laws.

Patriots' Gronkowski has ankle surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle Friday, an injury that severely hampered the Pro Bowl tight end in the Super Bowl.

Obama to change birth-control rule

After weeks of growing controversy, President Barack Obama announced a compromise Friday that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have free access to birth...

Santorum to conservatives: Don't settle for Romney

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum implored conservatives Friday not to settle for Mitt Romney's more moderate record, instead insisting they nominate an unapologetic...

Boy, 7, killed in camper fire in Corinth

Christian Rand was staying home from school when a fire swept through the camper trailer this morning. His parents were away at the time of the fire.

Russian officer convicted of being CIA spy

Lt. Col. Vladimir Nesterets reportedly pleaded guilty to passing on classified information in exchange for money.

Obama's Maine trip to include big S. Portland event

Tickets to the event at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks will begin at $100 and go all the way up to $10,000.

Ex-Portland podiatrist pleads not guilty to drug, fraud charges

John Perry is accused of writing illegal prescriptions at bars and a strip club and charging some people at least $500 for an oxycodone prescription.

Somerset County arrests: Feb. 10

Arrests in Somerset County, Tuesday-Friday.

Waterville, Benton, Oakland police logs

Vehicle accident, shoplifter, threatening

Foreign donations a risk with Super PACs

Foreign political donations are illegal, but could be happening because of Super PACs. It's another side effect of the Supreme Court's controversial Citizens United...