Hallowell police allege that Manchester Fire Chief Francis R. Wozniak had blue lights installed on a town of Manchester-owned pickup truck and told people he was the town ‘constable,’ a position that does not exist.
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Photo Album: ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ visits My Dad’s Place in Jay
‘America’s Best Restaurants’ filmed Thursday at My Dad’s Place in North Jay.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County
Section of Range Hill Road in Poland closed until mid-July
POLAND — Town Manager Matt Garside announced Thursday that Range Hill Road from Max Pine Lane to the bridge between Middle and Upper Range Ponds will be closed until mid-July. Garside said this section of road is unsafe for traffic and will be rebuilt. The boat launch can be accessed from the north side of […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Peter Mills stepping down as head of Maine Turnpike Authority
Gov. Janet Mills’ brother, who has served as executive director of the quasi-governmental agency since 2011, said his health factored into his decision to not seek reappointment in September.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pingree, other lawmakers draw attention to fast fashion’s toll on the environment
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman said the effort is meant to draw attention to the toll that mass-produced clothing has on climate change.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Mexico men in court on pot-growing operation
The two men had been living in a home in Mexico and allegedly growing marijuana illegally near a day care and school, according to authorities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
Maine’s community colleges receive $75 million grant to expand short-term workforce training
The donation was made by the Harold Alfond Foundation to build on the success of existing programming that the organization believes can help ease Maine’s labor shortage.
Posted inNation / World, Religion & Values, Schools & Education
Oklahoma public schools leader orders schools to incorporate Bible instruction
The directive sent Thursday to superintendents across the state says adherence to the mandate is compulsory and ‘immediate and strict compliance is expected.’
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 27, 2024
• Albert R. Carson Jr., 68, of 6802 Pleasant Hill Road, Bradenton, Florida, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 11:02 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Joseph A. Denbow Sr., 58, of 59 Gothic St., South Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Bissell Brothers Brewing to close Milo location
The brothers opened the Three Rivers brewery and restaurant in their hometown in 2018.