Vinal Thompson was acquitted of criminal charges and returned to work at the jail in April. Now he has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the sheriff wrongfully fired him three years ago.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Skowhegan development group receives $200,000 grant to help Maine Grains, others
The grant from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation is expected to help fund equipment to allow Maine Grains in Skowhegan to turn local milling, cheesemaking, seaweed, blueberry and soy byproducts into high-fiber, high-protein packaged goods for sale to schools.
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Posted inFood, Maine
Local restaurateurs to open tavern in downtown Brunswick
The owners of Linden + Front in Bath and Sundrenched in Harpswell plan to take over the former home of Joshua’s on Maine Street.
Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Parents learn how to properly install car seats at Mexico event
Corey Perreault, child passenger safety instructor, said, We find that about 80% of car seats are misused on a regular basis. In some cases, that misuse could be harmful to the child should there be an accident.”
Posted inHealth, Maine
New laws spearheaded by Sen. Susan Collins extend funding for Alzheimer’s
The effort builds on a 2011 initiative that helped lead to new treatments for the disease.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Harris rallies Philadelphia voters at church, bookstore, and basketball court
The vice president is seeking to energize voters in the crucial Democratic stronghold.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Brush fire burns over 5 acres in Buckfield
Firefighters from eight towns fought what became a significant blaze Saturday night, according to officials.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Worcester Holdings paying fines for unpermitted camps but may still have to raze them
The company, which does business as Worcester Wreath, did not believe it needed DEP permits to build 52 cabins in Columbia Falls. Now it’s seeking permission after the fact.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Photo Album: Dress rehearsal for Halloween
Kids got a jump on the treats Sunday in Auburn and Mechanic Falls.