The presidential search that resulted in the hiring and subsequent withdrawal of Michael Laliberte violated the university system’s “employment background and screening policy” enacted a decade ago, according to an internal review.
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Skowhegan man pleads guilty to defrauding federal pandemic loan program
Nathan Reardon, 44, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Bangor to misusing money provided by the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Augusta’s Fourth of July celebrations draw hundreds to capital city
Monday’s events marked both the founding of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the opening Old Fort Western as a museum.
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Augusta family reported missing has been located
Augusta police had sought the public’s help on Friday in locating members of the Al Hilfi family, who had been seen last on Thursday evening.
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Monmouth kicks off Fourth of July celebrations with music and fireworks
Annual Beach Party brings fun, music, food and fireworks to Monmouth’s beach on Cochnewagon Lake.
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Litchfield officials approve $6,275 contract with Kennebec Valley Humane Society for stray animals
Approval of the new contract with the Augusta shelter comes after residents successfully circulated a petition to have the arrangement decided at the annual Town Meeting.
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Leave the car at home: New Long Pond docks help make boats the preferred means of travel
Jeff Baron lead a campaign to raise $86,000 so that docks could be installed behind Day’s Store in Belgrade, just in time for the rush of people heading to the Belgrade Lakes for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Augusta StoryWalk provides place for kids to exercise body and mind
Walkers can read a children’s story as they traverse a trail through the woods between Eastern Avenue and Cony Street in Augusta. Officials unveiled the installation this week.
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Police confiscate 126 pounds of processed marijuana at Fairfield store operating illegally
Officials say 185 marijuana plants seized Wednesday at YEZI Local Craft Marijuana Retail Store that continued to operate after state had revoked its license.
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Mental health care system failed man who went missing in Bangor, his mother says
“You pretty much have to criminalize your loved one to get them help,” says Tammy Lacher Scully, the mother of Graham Lacher who went missing June 6 after running from a psychiatric hospital.