Critics say there’s a conflict of interest because Summers’ office will oversee his own election, but Summers said his deputy will handle the election – not him.
2012
Fairfield police log June 26
The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity June 26:
Maine drug-abuse panel assembles recommendations
The panel of medical, law enforcement and state officials is looking for solutions as an epidemic of drug store robberies plagues the state.
New England’s jobless rate ticks down in May
The jobless rate in the region was 6.8 percent last month, down from 6.9 percent in April.
Large Liz? Tower housing Big Ben to get a new name
The iconic Clock Tower of Britain’s Parliament — widely, though incorrectly, known as Big Ben — is being renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, authorities said Tuesday.
Report: Larry Bird leaving Indiana Pacers
The Celtics legend was named the NBA’s Executive of the Year this year after building a tough, young team that lost to eventual champion Miami.
Bangor Savings Bank posts earnings growth — again
The bank has now posted 11 consecutive years of growth, and expects to open a new branch in Augusta in the near future.
Tape: Sandusky’s adopted son talks of sex abuse
Jerry Sandusky’s son told police he was sexually abused starting when he was 8, a decade before the former Penn State assistant football coach adopted him, according to a police interview recording obtained by NBC.
Maine lawmakers may seek review of proposed toll hike
Lawmakers will consider an audit by the Office of Program Evaluation & Government Accountability, or OPEGA.
Magazine ranks Ogunquit as ‘best beach town’
Three other York County communities also make Yankee Magazine’s list of the Top 25 Beach Towns in New England.