The Year in Photos

FATAL — Local teens Rebecca Mason, 16, West Paris and Logan Dam, 19, Norway were killed instantly after this 2002 Subaru Impreza, driven by Kristina Lowe, 18 of Paris, carrying passenger, Jacob Skaff, 22, also from Paris, drifted off of Route 219 in West Paris and hit a stand of trees roof-first. According to Maine State Trooper Tom Welch, drinking and texting while driving were to blame for the deadly crash. Lowe was transported to Central Maine Medical Center and was listed in critical condition. Skaff was transported to Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, but was treated and released, said Welch.

FIRST CHANCE — Cailyn takes her first dose of ivacaftor, a new drug that should dramatically improve her battle against cystic fibrosis, while the staff of Norway Savings Bank cheers her on.

UP IN SMOKE — Forty firefighters from six departments – Poland, Mechanic Falls, Auburn, New Gloucester, Minot and Oxford – responded to a fire on Harris Hill Road in Poland Monday afternoon, which left four people homeless and a two-story home leveled. The State Fire Marhal's Office is still investigating the cause of the fire, though Poland Fire Chief Mark Bosse said investigators were leaning toward an accidental electrical fire.

INSTALLED — The first slot machine of the Oxford Casino, which is expected to open in June, was installed on March 29. Public Relations Manager Scott Smith said that the casino will open with 500 machines. Ninety two people from the casino’s job fair have been invited to train as table-game dealers, said Smith; 16 of them are originally from Maine and have prior table-gaming experience.

Mother of the Year 2012 - Rhonda Paine and daughter Marissa.

Floods: Hogan Pond Lane, Oxford