Agency leaders say the costs are ‘inevitable’ as staffing issues and demands on the agency force troopers to work long hours, with some accruing 6 figures in OT in addition to their regular pay.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Trust for Local News forms quick strike reporting team
The three-person team is tasked with identifying strong investigative and narrative stories and getting them to readers quickly.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Unity company to take over Rockland railroad
The company plans to bring back freight service and scenic rides, but its proposal does not include an Amtrak Downeaster extension.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Democratic Party leader won’t seek reelection
Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake said Thursday she is stepping away for personal and professional reasons.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County commissioners approve job description for substance use recovery coordinator at the jail
The pay range for the new position of programming and reentry coordinator is $45,000 to $85,000 and will be paid for by a federal grant.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Cornville man, formerly banned, now on Skowhegan-area school board
Wayne Wofford, 47, an outspoken critic of rules about masking at schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed to fill the seat held previously by Julian Payne on the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan home damaged by fire
Two dogs and a cat died, but no injuries to residents or firefighters were reported, a fire official said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield council newcomers win leadership seats
Three councilors, including newly elected Timothy Martin and Matthew Tulley, joined forces Wednesday to oust incumbents.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers pay tribute to Carter’s Habitat for Humanity work during celebration in Kennebunk
Volunteers who gathered to honor the former president on the day of his funeral say his service with Habitat over more than 3 decades inspired them to join and keeps them going.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner City Council begins term, confirms new city manager
After Gardiner’s at-large elected officials are sworn in, the new City Council voted to confirm Robert Peabody as Gardiner city manager.