Knight, 68, of Bar Harbor is expected to begin the job Jan. 2, and fill the position until a full-time town manager is hired.
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Servant’s Heart Food Pantry in Peru gets donation
PERU — As part of its Helping Hands donations to celebrate the season of giving, Norway Savings Bank team members delivered a $1,000 check to Servant’s Heart Food Pantry in Peru. Based in the United Baptist Church of Peru, the pantry provides assistance to anyone in need of sustenance and support. It survives on donations […]
Maine Justice Foundation lists Racial Justice Fund Grant projects
AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has completed its 2023-24 Racial Justice Fund Grant projects. With grants awarded to six organizations, these initiatives have advanced racial equity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities across Maine. Now in its fourth year, the fund has raised over $830,000, distributing $130,000 in grants to address systemic […]
Thomas College names alumna to board of trustees
Watson is the youngest trustee in the college’s history.
Windsor Fair elects 2025 officers, trustees
The fair’s Board of Trustees recently elected officers and trustees,
Two arrested at suspected Cornville illegal cannabis grow
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said despite the monthslong gap since the last similar search warrant was executed, his office is still actively investigating illegal marijuana growing sites.
Dirigo Reads puts books in hands of Maine children
Governor’s Restaurants donates $2,500 to Maine program to put books in the hands of kids.
United to add summer flights from Portland to Houston
The service will operate on Saturdays starting in June.
Maine child protection workers express no confidence in director
Gov. Janet Mills, however, pushes back on the letter signed by 1 in 5 staff members and criticizes the employees’ union for an ‘extreme approach’ that is not productive.
Patrisha McLean: Call domestic violence strangulation by its real name
Strangulation, the highest predictor of domestic violence murder, is unfortunately seen everywhere, the advocate writes.