Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

Staff Writer

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Published
October 23, 2012

Tests ordered in infant slaying case; 11-year-old suspect enters no plea

SKOWHEGAN — An 11-year-old girl charged with manslaughter in the death of an infant was ordered Monday to undergo testing to determine whether she is competent to stand trial.
Published
October 23, 2012

Oakland business owners vie for RSU 18 board

The candidates for Oakland’s seat on the Regional School Unit 18 school board have different views on the district’s two hottest topics: a shift to a fundamentally different education system and the budget.
Published
October 23, 2012

‘No answer’ plea from girl, 11, held in infant’s death

SKOWHEGAN — An 11-year-old girl charged with manslaughter in the death of an infant was ordered Monday to undergo testing to determine whether she is competent to stand trial.
Published
October 23, 2012

Business owners hopefuls for RSU 18 board

The candidates for Oakland’s seat on the Regional School Unit 18 school board have different views on the district’s two hottest topics: a shift to a fundamentally different education system and the budget.
Published
October 22, 2012

Pharmacist, counselor bring vastly different approaches to House District 78 race

A counselor with a philosophical approach to politics is challenging the incumbent speaker of the House in a contest to represent District 78, which encompasses Sidney and part of Oakland.
Published
October 22, 2012

Two different views in District 78

A counselor with a philosophical approach to politics is challenging the incumbent speaker of the House in a contest to represent District 78, which encompasses Sidney and part of Oakland.
Published
October 21, 2012

State partly puts environmental protection in private hands

A program that rewards lakefront property owners for good environmental stewardship will soon be run by a private nonprofit lakes association instead of the state.
Published
October 21, 2012

Nonprofit taking over LakeSmart program

A program that rewards lakefront property owners for good environmental stewardship will soon be run by a private nonprofit lakes association instead of the state.
Published
October 20, 2012

District 84 candidates Kusiak, Picchiotti clash on state’s direction

FAIRFIELD — The candidates for House District 84 differ on whether the state is headed in the right direction to improve the economy and create jobs for the towns of Fairfield, Rome and Smithfield.
Published
October 18, 2012

Three in running to lead Kennebec Valley Community College

FAIRFIELD — Three men, all from New England, have been named as finalists in the search for the next president of Kennebec Valley Community College.