Heather Perry, a superintendent in Waldo County, will be introduced at a public forum before an official hiring decision.
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Holden man rescued after several hours in extreme cold
Joshua Webb, 25, left his house Monday afternoon to go for a walk but was reported missing by his father when he failed to return.
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Two Mainers charged with murdering homeless man in Hollywood
Police say an officer witnessed Troy McVey and Colby Kronholm robbing and shooting the man.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Judge rescinds ‘unlawful’ media gag order in attorney’s assault case
The Portland Press Herald had defied the order on Tuesday, publishing a story about a hearing that included witness testimony.
Posted inBusiness, News
U.S. stocks slump as oil prices continue to slide
Investors react to a gloomy prognosis for growth worldwide.
Posted inNation & World
Two men attempt to free-climb Yosemite’s El Capitan
The pair would be the first to climb Dawn Wall, described as ‘smooth as alabaster, as steep as the bedroom wall,’ using ropes only as a safeguard against falls.
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Ex-Virginia governor gets 2 years in prison for corruption
Bob McDonnell, a Republican, was once on the short list to be Mitt Romney’s vice presidential running mate.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police say mobile home in Unity set on fire after arguments
The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office arrested Addison Duong, 20, charging him with arson in connection with the Dec. 28 blaze.
Posted inLife & Culture
Sting unable to save his musical ‘The Last Ship’ on Broadway
Sting, who wrote the songs, jumped into the show in December, playing a shipyard foreman, played by Jimmy Nail.
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Clashes with IS in Iraq kill 23 troops, allied fighters
The day’s heavy toll for the Iraqi forces came as they struggle in battles against the Islamic State group and try to claw back territory lost.