The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler’s appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
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A ‘woke’ flag? Culture war unfurls around Maine’s new (old) design
Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it’s related to Christian nationalism. To most, though, the meanings of our state flag and its potential replacement are more personal.
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Police investigating hit-and-run that damaged Waterville restaurant, owner says
A car hit Mezza at 34 Temple St. on Friday morning, causing substantial damage. The vehicle then left the scene, according to Tom Nale Sr., the restaurant’s owner.
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Hundreds of Maine firefighters gather in Waterville for 60th state convention
Events on Saturday during the Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention featured a parade representing the fire service from Maine’s 16 counties and a firemen’s muster featuring antique “hand tub” firefighting apparatuses.
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Wrongful death civil suit in Ayla Reynolds case closes as criminal investigation continues
Maine State Police continue to investigate the Waterville case and the Office of the State Attorney General could still prosecute.
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Settlement reportedly reached in civil case involving Ayla Reynolds’ disappearance in 2011 in Waterville
Trista Reynolds, the mother of Ayla, has sought civil action against her daughter’s father and other family members in connection with the case.
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Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
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Maine Trust for Local News hires new executive editor
Carolyn Fox will step down as managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times to lead all of the newspapers and websites operated by the Maine Trust.
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Marden’s Surplus & Salvage celebrates 60th anniversary
WATERVILLE — This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Marden’s Surplus & Salvage, a Maine business that offers deals to customers on salvaged merchandise at store locations statewide. The Marden’s family, staff and community partners gathered Aug. 7 to kick off a year of celebrating this milestone and the company’s more than 650 employees, according […]
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The Maine Book Fest in downtown Waterville celebrates all books
Weekend festival offered a book fair and market, book talks, writing events and more.