IN BENTON, Monday, at 5:03 p.m., a report of threatening was investigated on Albion Road.
April 2013
Augusta Denny’s employee wins state’s support on hostile workplace claim
Ann Clarke’s claim that she was subjected to a hostile work environment at the Augusta Denny’s restaurant won support from the Maine Human Rights Commission on Monday.
Former trooper appeals sexual contact, assault convictions
Gregory Vrooman, 47, of Nobleboro, is appealing his 2012 conviction on eight counts of unlawful sexual contact and four counts of assault, saying jurors should not have been told that he had watched erotic images on both his home and work computers.
RSU 11 teachers get pay hikes under new 2-year labor deal
Teachers in Regional School Unit 11 will receive raises in both years of their new contract, a simplification of rules for sick time accrual and a permanent reduction in the number of reimbursable credits for continuing education.
Augusta council considers police, fire department hires on Thursday
Augusta city councilors will meet Thursday to discuss adding a police officer and two firefighter/paramedics as part of their review of the proposed public safety budget.
Kaplan offers nursing program
Kaplan University’s Augusta campus is now offering its new prelicensure bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Mary Herman wins Merle Nelson award
Mary J. Herman, of Brunswick, has been named the 2013 recipient of the Merle Nelson Women Making a Difference Award by the Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community.
MaineShare hires new director
Cate Cronin has been hired as MaineShare’s new executive director.
Maine groups tangle over guns in vehicles at work
Democrats are trying to roll back a 2011 law that allows employees with concealed-weapons permits to keep guns in their cars at their office.
Proposal to divert attorney general funds rejected
A legislative committee defeats a LePage effort to move funds for the state’s legal representation.