Litchfield fire chief retiring after more than half-century of service to the town

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June 20, 2021

Litchfield fire chief retiring after more than half-century of service to the town

Stan Labbe has served on town's Fire Department for about 55 years, nearly 40 as chief.
Published
June 20, 2021

Maine CDC reports 33 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

The seven-day average stands at 33.7, where it hasn't been since mid-October.
Published
June 20, 2021

Controversial new Alzheimer’s drug gives patients in Maine hope

The treatment developed by Biogen could slow its progression, but health professionals and researchers are divided on whether the FDA was right to approve it.
Published
June 20, 2021

Maine congregations wrestle with reopening in the wake of vaccinations

Faith groups across the state are returning to 'a new normal,' knowing that some members may not be inoculated.
Published
June 20, 2021

System failure: Inside Maine’s $35 million human resources software meltdown

State officials have blamed a private company for the problems plaguing Maine's expensive project to upgrade its HR software. But a Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that the state is largely at fault.
Published
June 19, 2021

Like father, like son: A family tradition rolls on at Hillman’s Bakery in Fairfield

Hillman's Bakery was founded over 60 years ago by Lawrence Hillman, and now the Fairfield institution carries on under his son, Larry Hillman.
Published
June 19, 2021

Diver down: How a Smithfield man survived a near-fatal boat crash

Roland Constable was hit while scuba diving in North Pond on June 5 and is speaking out about water safety measures that saved his life.
Published
June 19, 2021

Maine CDC reports another low COVID-19 caseload and no deaths Saturday

The seven-day case average is now at 36.3, and close to 65 percent of eligible Mainers have received a final dose of vaccine.
Published
June 18, 2021

Attorney General, Camp Bomazeen supporters sue Pine Tree Council of Boy Scouts

Bomazeen supporters seek to regain local control of Belgrade youth camp officials nearly sold to raise funds to pay off council debt.
Published
June 18, 2021

Ethics commission again behind closed doors in CMP transmission line case

The state campaign finance watchdog agency is shielding the name of a political consultant as it considers whether a nonprofit formed to oppose a powerline project should be registered as a PAC.