PITTSFIELD — After a decade at the helm, Michael A. Gallagher is retiring as superintendent of School Administrative District 53.
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Crash lowers speed limit on Winslow road
WINSLOW — The speed limit will soon be lowered on a half-mile stretch of outer Clinton Avenue in response to citizen concerns after an accident this summer that injured a man.
Palmyra town offices stay put for now
PALMYRA — The town’s fledgling community center is probably financially self-sufficient enough for the town offices to move in, but that won’t be happening before this winter as some had earlier hoped.
Snow delivers glancing blow
WATERVILLE — Residents throughout central Maine awoke Sunday morning to a white coating of heavy, slushy snow mixed with autumn leaves.
Somerset County Sheriff’s officers deal with two high-speed pursuits
In two separate cases, Somerset County Sheriff’s officers on Friday and Saturday pursued two drivers who led them on high-speed chases, police said.
Men don high heels to raise awareness about domestic violence
SKOWHEGAN — Martin Hepburn was among a group of 30 people and one of three men wearing red high heels who walked about one mile in downtown Skowhegan to raise money and awareness to combat domestic violence.
UPDATE: Two high-speed chases reported in Somerset County
In two separate cases, Somerset County Sheriff’s officers on Friday and Saturday pursued drunken drivers who led them on high-speed chases, police said.
Chaplains hope to build center to help convicts re-enter society
FAIRFIELD — When he served as a chaplain at the Maine State Prison, the Rev. Stan Moody recalls being horrified that he could not direct departing prisoners to a one-stop resource that would help them re-enter society as productive citizens. On Friday morning, Moody and others gathered for a two-day kickoff event in the hopes of building such a resource called Maine Prison Chaplaincy Corps.
Voter registration likely debate topic
WATERVILLE — When the three candidates running for mayor meet tomorrow night for a forum at Colby College, they’re assured of being asked about their position of Question 1 on the Nov. 8 election ballot.
A lonely living reminder of Elm City
WATERVILLE — There were once hundreds, perhaps thousands, of elm trees here. Hence the nickname “The Elm City.”