Mitchell Berkowitz named interim town manager in Mechanic Falls following Zakk Maher’s resignation

Former town manager in Bridgton and several other communities to succeed Zakk Maher, who submitted his resignation last month.

Photo: Mechanic under the hood in Mechanic Falls

Mechanic Falls council moves toward hiring interim town manager

Four people with possible interest in the position will be contacted.

More cases, fewer vaccinations leave Androscoggin County as a COVID-19 hotspot in Maine

Androscoggin County posted its third-highest daily total of cases on Thursday, its worst showing since January.

Aerial Video: Former Marcal Mill buildings deemed dangerous

Mechanic Falls officials deciding what to do with former Marcal Mill complex that was destroyed by fire in 2018.

Heated debate underway in RSU 16 about a return-to-school plan

Administrators are working on proposal to have students back five days a week starting in May.

Mechanic Falls accepts town manager Zakk Maher’s resignation

Zakk Maher, who has held the position since 2018, and the town agreed on a 60-day notice, which will run through May 31.

Mechanic Falls church cancels Easter service due to 9 coronavirus cases among members

CDC says nine cases likely due to community transmission, not exposure at church.

Zakk Maher submits resignation as town manager of Mechanic Falls

"This environment, where councilors refuse to communicate with me and have repeatedly sought to shorten or eliminate my contract, is untenable and so unpleasant that I have no other option but to seek alternative employment," Maher wrote in his letter of resignation dated April 1.

Mechanic Falls officer pulls man from burning car

Norway driver rescued through windshield after car rolls on Lewiston Street.