Chief William Lawrence will serve as interim town manager until a permanent replacement is hired.
October 2012
CIA found militant links a day after Libya attack
It is unclear who, if anyone, saw the cable outside the CIA at that point and how high up in the agency the information went.
USS Constitution to leave Boston berth to mark anniversary
Berthed in Charlestown, “Old Ironsides” is known as the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat.
Files show authorities helped cover up Scout abuses
Throughout the files released Thursday are cases in which steps were taken to protect Scouting’s image.
Maine program seeks hunters’ game for pantries, shelters
One deer can provide meat for 100 meals.
Augusta car crash topples headstones
A South Portland woman escapes serious injury after her Toyota hits several headstones in Riverside Cemetery.
Maine foliage season winding down
The state’s final 2012 foliage report says leaf drop is currently moderate, along the southern Maine coast.
Man charged with dumping voter registration forms in Va.
The worker was part of a registration operation backed by the Republican National Committee.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Winthrop falls in regular-season finale
WINTHROP — The Winthrop football team got a jump on an anticipated wet Friday by moving up its regular-season finale against Old Orchard Beach to Thursday.
How much wood cutting is too much? Augusta planning board asked to decide
AUGUSTA — When does cutting firewood in the backyard to keep your family warm become fuel wood processing that is an illegal nuisance to your neighbors?