Richard McCarthy will step down on Aug. 30, less than a year after the state’s labor relations board reported that the office committed a ‘flagrant violation’ of a union contract.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Raising people up in Waterville
A network of Waterville police officers, homeless advocates, city leaders, businesspeople and volunteers work in the city as part of a well-oiled machine to help those struggling get on a path to health and resilience, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Manchester fire chief placed on paid leave after summons for impersonating law enforcement official
The town of Manchester plans to open an investigation into Francis R. Wozniak, 42, after he received a summons in June for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow man injured in Vassalboro rollover crash
A single SUV veered off Riverside Drive and onto its roof around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, according to Vassalboro Fire Chief Walker Thompson.
Posted inMaine, News
Warden Service looking for New Sharon man in Weld area
Seventy-five-year old Michael Altmaier has been missing since Monday, His vehicle was found at the Mt. Blue State Park Scenic Overlook on Center Hill Road in Weld.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins expresses sadness at President Biden’s ‘cognitive decline’
Maine’s senior senator, a Republican, says it’s up to Biden and Democrats to decide whether he should remain on ballot.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Appleton Street in Waterville to get new park, streetscape as downtown projects kick off
The $650,000 project, which is part of the city’s downtown visioning and revitalization efforts, will include building a “pocket park” off Appleton Street, to include trees, flowers, grass and benches.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Closure of popular Cape Elizabeth berry farm reflects industry’s struggles
The state has lost nearly 600 farms from 2017 to 2022, according to federal census data.
Posted inMaine
State police investigating death of boy, 1, on Vinalhaven
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner performed an autopsy Thursday, but the results have not yet been released.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Consultant: Litchfield should not rush toward a school withdrawal vote this year
Jack Turcotte, the consultant, is urging a town withdrawal committee to slow down and establish priorities, aiming for a vote in 2025.