Why can’t Maine towns and cities hold on to their managers?
Specific reasons for the turnover vary, but the underlying causes and downstream effects are consistent across the state.
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Winslow athletic trainer saved this umpire’s life
Lindsey Perkins knew exactly what to do when Phil Alley was having a heart attack and needed help.
Winslow girls, Lawrence boys track claim Community Cup wins
Five takeaways from this year’s six-team meet at Lawrence, which concluded with a new event.
Judge considering bail for Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case
Stephen Bouchard, 63, is charged with killing his girlfriend, Alice Hawkes, in 1987; he has pleaded not guilty to murder. Investigators revealed new information about the case during a court hearing Thursday.
Accused CMP substation shooter charged again after FBI investigation
Thomas Welch, who made increasingly concerning posts on social media before the shootings, was charged Wednesday in federal court with destruction of an energy facility, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
High-speed chase ends in crash in Waterville
5 robbery suspects, 4 of them minors, were taken into custody in Waterville this morning after fleeing law enforcement in Waldo County.
Leavitt softball cruises to win over Winslow
Hailey Cyr gives the Hornets the lead at the plate, then shuts down the Black Raiders from the circle.
Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case pleads not guilty
Stephen Bouchard, now 63 and living in Winslow, was arrested Friday and charged with killing Alice Hawkes, who was found dead in the Westbrook apartment they shared in 1987.
Here’s how, and why, to give blood in Maine
Officials say donating blood is an easy way to support life-saving treatments. There are several opportunities in Kennebec County scheduled this May.
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The annual town meeting included discussion of the Vassalboro Sanitary District and funding for the Townline Newspaper.
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Kennebec County residents don’t vote in local elections. Is there a fix?
Small town elections, especially in the spring, draw only small crowds who decide big questions.
A Waterville 77-year-old earns her diploma after leaving school at 11: ‘It doesn’t seem real.’
Birdean Flood, who has been working toward reaching this milestone for decades, wanted to show people she can do anything.
Lawrence boys, Leavitt girls win KVAC Small School track crowns
It’s a three-peat for the Hornets, while the Bulldogs claim their first KVAC title in more than 40 years.
25 best places to eat for cheap across Maine
As menu prices continue to jump, it pays to know the wallet-friendly spots.
College graduations, construction, spring cleanup focus of week in photos
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Visit the real Maine places that inspired these books
From contemporary novels to classic children’s books, authors have turned to towns all over the state for settings and inspiration.
3 takeaways from Vassalboro’s budget proposal
Where the budget committee and select board disagree, and what it all means for taxes.
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