“We’d rather be safe than sorry with this,” said Gary Bowman, Oakland’s town manager, who has formed a committee to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus in Oakland.
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Maine Film Center commissions new score for Maine’s first movie, ‘Jean the Match-Maker’
In 2010 the first film ever shot in Maine was saved from being lost forever when a tinted nitrate print was found and restored.
Richmond police Chief Scott MacMaster leaving post
The Richmond Board of Selectmen voted Monday to accept the resignation of Scott MacMaster, who has been police chief in Richmond for a decade. Sgt. James Donnell will serve as acting police chief after MacMaster leaves.
Brunswick man in critical condition after car crash in Randolph
Maine State Police said Carlos Mateyko, 62, may have experienced a medical event before his vehicle crossed the centerline and struck another, also injuring a 12-year-old boy.
Wendy’s in Waterville undergoing major remodeling project
The restaurant at 329 Main St. is expected to reopen May 1 with all new equipment and a modern look.
Woman charged with murder in Richmond man’s death to undergo evaluation
Chanda Lilly, 30, is charged with felony murder in the death of Andrew Sherman, who was found dead in his Richmond home in October.
Event showcasing Declaration of Independence canceled in Hallowell
A Dunlap Broadside was to be shown as part of an event at Hall-Dale Elementary School.
No one injured as fire destroys Sidney home
Sidney fire Chief Richard Jandreau said items were melted on the walls after a fire destroyed a single-story home on Church Road.
Colby, Thomas colleges in Waterville monitor virus reactions but announce no major changes
Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
Manchester selectmen take no action on fire chief charged with drunken driving
Selectmen met Tuesday in a closed-door session to discuss a personnel issue but took no action in the aftermath of Manchester fire Chief Francis R. “Frank” Wozniak being arrested in Portland on a charge of operating under the influence.