The school district said it would make public a redacted version of the letter placing Don Reiter on paid leave, but has decided not to at its attorney’s advice.
Peter McGuire
Peter McGuire is a business reporter covering Maine trade, transportation and tourism. A proud native of the western Maine mountains, there is a good chance he’d rather be playing outside. Peter has covered local news for Maine newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University. He lives in Biddeford with his wife Stephanie and brown rescue dog named Emmy Lou.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fairfield’s charter commission lacks candidates
Residents will vote in November on whether to create a panel to review the town charter, but only one candidate is on the ballot for the six-member commission.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News
Waterville not part of Mayors’ Coalition drug plan
Mayor Nick Isgro said Tuesday that the city dropped its membership in the lobbying group this spring and is not part of a $2 million proposal to divert drug users away from jail.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Halee Cummings’ family prepares cemetery: ‘I never thought she’d be the first’
The Sidney teen, who was killed Friday night in an ATV crash, will be laid to rest in a new family burial ground overlooking their dairy farm.
Posted inLocal & State, News
China moves ahead with pay-as-you-throw referendum
Selectmen on Monday agreed to sign a contract with WasteZero to design a program for the town and provide public outreach ahead of a vote in March.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Winslow trail improvements mean access for all
A donation of more than 40 acres along the Kennebec River and a new trailhead has increased the popularity of the public trails.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Light boat lets Belgrade Lakes conservation group battle milfoil around the clock
The Belgrade Lakes Conservation Alliance uses underwater lights to find patches of the invasive aquatic plant during nighttime surveys.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Town Government
Fairfield considers raising fees charged to trash haulers
Town officials want to set up disincentives for companies town officials suspect might be depositing out-of-town waste on Fairfield’s account at Pine Tree Waste in Waterville.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Federal court affirms ruling in Winslow excessive force case
The order, issued Thursday, upholds a recommended decision to grant summary judgment to three Winslow police officers accused by resident William Sadulsky of excessive force.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Winslow approves rules on abandoned buildings
A new property maintenance ordinance requires building owners to register and maintain vacant and abandoned buildings in town.