Two people in critical condition
FAIRFIELD -- Two people were critically injured Saturday in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the four-way intersection of Martin Stream, Ten Lots, Six Rod and Davis roads, according to police Sgt. Matthew Bard.

Young Marines stick to program
WATERVILLE -- Twin sisters Stasha and Tia Baldwin would rather tackle obstacle courses and rappelling walls or go four-wheeling than spend hours on Facebook.

Owner of topless coffee shop on the comeback trail
VASSALBORO -- The controversial Grand View Topless Coffee Shop could make a comeback.

A year later, families await answers on fatalities
Two local families continue to seek answers from state public safety officials after alleging their loved ones died in accidents after 911 calls for help were mishandled.

Officials report cheaper, better service after switch
Four months after more than half of Kennebec County's municipalities bolted an Augusta-based 911 answering service for one based in Skowhegan, officials who made the change are reporting savings and better service.

BINGHAM-MOSCOW: School budget debate continues
BINGHAM -- Residents of Bingham and Moscow will have a fourth chance Tuesday to vote on this year's school budget.

QUESTION 1: Pols discuss impact
AUGUSTA -- When Sen. Deborah Simpson cast her vote in favor of same-sex marriage in May, she felt the people she represented were split on the issue.

J.P. DEVINE: Keep an eye on the star
The joy of expectation is a sweet and intoxicating scent, is it not? This past month, that lovely scent filled the air as the hopes of Maine's gay community grew stronger. It appeared that victory for them, and for all of us who supported the dream, was at last at hand.

Issue of homeless veterans at center stage
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is working to end homelessness for veterans nationally in the next five years.

SAHS students' band features mix of rock, punk, classics
NORRIDGEWOCK -- Four teenagers are finding expression through Fate.

FARMINGTON: Program honors veterans' service
FARMINGTON -- A solemn flag-folding rite ended a ceremony to recognize veterans from all decades and branches of the military who served their country.

Tea Party Patriots hold rally in Augusta
AUGUSTA -- Though most of the snow in the capital city had melted away, snow shovels were seen in the hands of many Mainers attending a Tea Party Patriots rally in the Statehouse parking lot Saturday afternoon.

WATERVILLE: Parade planned on Wednesday
WATERVILLE -- Veterans everywhere will be honored Wednesday but Omer Saucier hopes prisoners of war and those missing in action will also be kept in people's hearts.

FAIRPOINT: Creditors ask judge for investigator
Creditors who are owed more than $550 million by FairPoint Communications are asking a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge to appoint an examiner to investigate whether top managers misrepresented the company's prospects for recovery, and are trying to profit from the proposed reorganization.

Maine Brewers Fest draws thirsty crowd
PORTLAND -- Getting ready for the Maine Brewers Festival doesn't require a lot of planning -- but it does take some, according to Scott Ruby of Gorham.

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