Town attorney Peter Lowe says neither the acting town manager nor the chairman of of selectmen has ‘knowledge of any investigation by the FBI.’
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Posted inNation & World
Czech free climber scales Yosemite’s El Capitan wall in record time
The second-ever ascent of the Dawn Wall takes just eight days, as Adam Ondra hoists himself 3,000 feet using his fingers and toes.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two Bridges jail administrator pleads not guilty to OUI charge
Mark Westrum was arrested Oct. 8 in Bath after an officer saw him driving without his headlights on, police say.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Colby women’s basketball finds its scoring touch
Mules run away from crosstown rival Thomas.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Federal court blocks expansion of overtime pay for 4 million people
The rule imposed by the Obama administration would have made the workers eligible starting Dec. 1.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan says “no” to retail sales, social consumption of marijuana
The Planning Board will write a proposed ordinance banning pot sales and social clubs, reflecting local referendum results from Nov. 8
Posted inBusiness
Another charge for fliers: Airport fee on taking a taxi
Charges of up to $5 per pickup and similar surcharges on limos, shuttles, Uber, Lyft and car rentals added up to an estimated $183 million last year at 50 airports.
Posted inMaine, News
Oakland’s lack of zoning complicates push for marijuana restrictions
The Town Council is leaning toward Oakland becoming a ‘dry town’ to block retail stores and social clubs.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Pilot strike could delay Amazon, DHL parcels
The Teamsters union says the strike caused 75 flights by the cargo airline ABX Air to be canceled.
Posted inMaine, News
Police converge in Fairfield to honor former colleague
The police procession Tuesday evening came before a service for the late Kingston Paul Jr., a well-known former Waterville official and law enforcement officer in central Maine.