Betty Lamoreau, one of the state officials who was involved in the no-bid sale of property in Thomaston to the state prison warden, is retiring after 31 years in state government. Her last day on the job will be Thursday.
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‘Rather large gap’ feared in state budget
AUGUSTA — State revenues are up by about $6 million in the first quarter of the state fiscal year, but the head of the state Department of Health and Human Services warned lawmakers Monday that she’ll have a “significant gap” to fill in the coming months.
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Study hints of BPA, girls’ behavior link
CHICAGO — Exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A before birth could affect girls’ behavior at age 3, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the compound used in the manufacturing of some plastic drink bottles and food can linings.
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Forum to discuss Occupy Augusta
AUGUSTA — Occupy Augusta will be transplanted to the University of Maine at Augusta temporarily Thursday afternoon for a public forum.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTES: Tigers ready for playoffs
The Gardiner Area High School football team will open the Pine Tree Conference Class B playoffs against familiar foe and longtime rival Waterville on Friday at Hoch Field.
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Winthrop drive brings a ton of food
WINTHROP — The shelves at the Winthrop Food Pantry better be reinforced.
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Copper thief says drugs made him do it
AUGUSTA — A man who ripped copper piping from unoccupied houses and construction sites will spend 18 months behind bars and repay more than $66,000 in damage.
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MSEA claims contract talks foul
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Employees Association filed a complaint Monday that alleges that state negotiators have violated the law during contract talks.
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Litchfield board to hear phone system proposal
LITCHFIELD — Selectmen will hear a proposal today to upgrade the Town Office phone system by adding an additional line and providing voice mail on the Public Works Department’s number.