Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

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Published
October 4, 2012

No jury trial in 81-year-old Farmington woman’s killing

FARMINGTON — The trial for a Massachusetts man accused of fatally stabbing an 81-year-old Farmington woman may take less than the five days scheduled, his attorney said Wednesday.
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October 3, 2012

Burnham man arrested for Unity pharmacy burglary

UNITY — A Burnham man has been arrested and charged with cutting through the wall of a pharmacy and stealing prescription drugs early Sunday morning, police said.
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October 2, 2012

Finally, RSU 18 budget passes on third try

A school budget for Regional School Unit 18 was approved by voters Tuesday, the third time in five months it’s been up for a vote.
Published
October 1, 2012

RSU 18: Third time a charm for school budget?

OAKLAND — Voters in five towns today will decide the fate of the Regional School Unit 18 budget, two larger versions of which were rejected at the polls over the summer.
Published
October 1, 2012

Carrabassett Valley Academy faces lawsuit over sex assault

In April 2011, the snowboarding coach had sex with a 16-year-old student, and her family says the incident could have been prevented.
Published
September 28, 2012

Fairfield lottery winner presents Megabucks ticket worth $8 million

FAIRFIELD — The lucky person who won more than $8 million with a lottery ticket bought at a gas station convenience store came forward Friday.
Published
September 28, 2012

Ex-Messalonskee football coach’s lawyer casts doubt on assault charge

OAKLAND — The incident that led to an assault charge against a Messalonskee High School football coach was described by his attorney as ordinary contact between a coach and his players.
Published
September 27, 2012

$8 million winning lottery ticket purchased in Fairfield yet to be presented

FAIRFIELD — Someone may be walking around Fairfield without the slightest clue that a $2 lottery ticket worth more than $8 million is sitting in his or her back pocket.
Published
September 27, 2012

How would you spend an $8 million lottery win?

How would you spend an $8 million lottery win?
Here’s what some other Big Apple customers had to say on Thursday, after the jackpot was announced.
Published
September 25, 2012

Albion beagle’s rabies death raises warnings

ALBION — A rabid beagle that died in Albion three weeks after it tangled with a raccoon was the first dog diagnosed with rabies in Maine since 2003.