Mitchell Berkowitz said he hopes to bring stability and continuity back to the tourist town after unwanted critical attention from national news media.
2018
Shoveling snow, building community motivate new volunteer group
Augusta volunteers shovel out walkways for those unable to shovel.
Suspect charged with murder in fatal shooting of Bangor man
F ‘Frank’ Daly, 29, is arrested in connection with the Jan. 10 death of Israel Lewis, 51.
Central Maine Sunday police log
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 27, 2018.
Jackman moving on after outrage over town manager’s racism
Residents waiting for a good snowfall to get tourists back while the image of former Town Manager Tom Kawczynski fades in the rearview mirror.
Advocates of ranked-choice voting mount campaign to override legislative delay
The Committee for Ranked Choice Voting needs 61,123 signatures of registered voters for a referendum to stop the delay and allow the new system to go into effect in June.
Afghan suicide bombing kills 95, wounds 158
Most of the dead in Kabul are civilians.
Justice Ginsburg, nearing 85, signals she won’t retire soon
The oldest justice is also the subject of a new documentary.
Lawmaker wants to make changes to youth bear hunting day
Republican Sen. Andre Cushing proposes allowing adults accompanying minors to carry guns.
Don Roberts: Inaction on immigration tearing us apart
Congress should deliver what most of us want — a sensible, compassionate policy that strengthens borders.