Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

Staff Writer

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Published
January 30, 2014

Elephant, wedding cake, gonorrhea: Maine CDC official talks public health dangers with Colby students

The state’s public health campaign following a 2012 gonorrhea outbreak is just one example of the challenges faced by epidemiologists, Dr. Stephen Sears says.
Published
January 29, 2014

No indictment yet for woman accused of swindling Winslow High School wrestlers

District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said prosecutors are trying to negotiate an agreement that will get the victims repaid.
Published
January 27, 2014

Oakland couple in trouble over theft, ATV incidents

Two days after a woman was charged with stealing from Walmart and screaming obscenities, her boyfriend was stunned by a Taser and charged with assaulting an officer.
Published
January 25, 2014

Central Maine’s early adopters say 3-D printing will change the world

When every home includes a box that can produce anything, people will be able to print their heart’s desire, say users.
Published
January 23, 2014

Coin toss decides open Fairfield council seat

Jim Murray is seated after a coin toss breaks a deadlock between him and former chairwoman Tracey Stevens.
Published
January 22, 2014

Fairfield police find cocaine in sleeping family’s home

An early morning search warrant capping a six-month investigation turns up eight grams of cocaine and criminal charges, police said.
Published
January 21, 2014

New Fairfield council member will be old council member

Three former councilors have indicated an interest in an open seat; the current members will make a decision Wednesday night.
Published
January 18, 2014

Dexter nursing home death highlights bigger issues

Nursing home staff failed to follow end-of-life directives of patient to administer CPR, spurring state’s largest fine of year and raising questions about policies regarding elder care.
Published
January 15, 2014

Rome puts off cell tower decision

Global Tower Partners wants to put the tower on a ridge overlooking Great Pond, the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance is opposed, and the town planning board is caught in the middle.
Published
January 13, 2014

Maine middle-schoolers reporting rise in bullying

The state, educators have stepped up efforts to combat bullying behavior, but a recent survey shows that so far, middle school bullies seem to be winning.