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Old Hallowell Day returns for the first time since pandemic

by Chris Bouchard July 15, 2022July 18, 2022

The festival, which has been put on since 1968, is making a comeback Saturday after organizers consulted with local doctors about how to host the event safely while the coronavirus continues to spread.

Woman arrested following early morning Palmyra fire, authorities say

by Kaitlyn Budion July 15, 2022July 15, 2022

Alison Trask, 44, is facing arson and other charges after the fire Thursday destroyed a house and two motor homes, and substantially damaged a garage, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

Maine

Unity officials review Fire Department’s operations following allegations of misused fire trucks

by Haley Hersey July 13, 2022July 14, 2022

Selectmen say fire chief should not have taken the department’s ladder truck to a neighboring town for a Fourth of July parade or used a tanker truck to fill his swimming pool.

Maine, Maine Crime

Health worker who stole rare coins from elderly patient at Augusta hospital pleads guilty

by Keith Edwards July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Family of the since-deceased victim say stress from the incident may have been a factor in his death.

Maine, Maine Crime

Two adults, 5 minors charged following weekend vandalism at Oakland schools, police say

by Kaitlyn Budion July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Those taken into custody face charges of burglary, aggravated criminal mischief and criminal mischief after damage was found either in or around Messalonskee High School and two other nearby schools.

Business, Maine

Former employees of LaVerdiere’s Super Drug to gather for reunion

by Haley Hersey July 12, 2022July 13, 2022

The ex-workers will meet Saturday in Winslow to mark what would have been the Waterville-based company’s 100th anniversary.

Maine, Schools & Education

Decision delayed on proposed updates to UMaine System’s hiring practices

by Emily Duggan July 11, 2022July 12, 2022

Board of trustees refers the slew of reforms aimed at bringing more accountability to the system’s hiring practices to a subcommittee scheduled to meet in August.

Maine