William Doyle previously served as mayor of Saco, and is currently executive director of the National Correctional Employees Union.
Rory Sweeting
Staff Writer
Rory, an experienced reporter from western Massachusetts, joined the Maine Trust for Local News in October 2024. He is a community reporter for Windham, Raymond, Casco, Bridgton, Naples, Standish, Gray, New Gloucester and other towns in the Lakes Region. Rory previously reported for the Greenfield Recorder in Greenfield, Mass., and the Deerfield Valley News in Wilmington, Vt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in professional and creative writing from Goucher College in Maryland.
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1 dead, 1 hurt after ‘altercation’ in Standish, police say
A fight on Kennie Drive led to the death of one man, but police haven’t said how he was killed or revealed what may have happened at the home.
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Blaze breaks out overnight at wildlife park in Gray
The fire destroyed a Maine Wildlife Park workshop, but did not injure any animals.
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Gray investigated for buying $1.25M fire truck with money it didn’t have; FBI involved
The scrutiny involves alleged financial mismanagement.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Gray Family Health Center to close in March
The clinic, part of Central Maine Healthcare, will continue to offer primary care for the next 2 months.
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Outgoing Raymond town manager explains reasons for resignation
Joseph Crocker said elected officials were not supportive enough of town staff.
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Gray communications director embraces integration of AI into town functions
Kyle Hadyniak says Gray has successfully implemented generative AI as a companion, not a replacement, to human workers.
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After rejection and revision, Gray-New Gloucester voters pass school budget
The revised proposal passed by a wide margin after the original iteration was rejected by 19 votes.
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New Gloucester man helps rehabilitate hundreds of animals
Joshua Sparks, at Sparks’ Ark Animal Services, cares for exotic creatures at his New Gloucester home, and does up to three or four public events each day.
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New Gloucester Public Works director resigns after 19 years
Ted Shane will move to an animal control position in Naples.