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Published
March 26, 2022

Counties across Maine losing State Police patrols in rural areas

As Maine State Police shifts more of its focus to highway safety along the interstate system and criminal investigations, cash-strapped counties lack the resources to hire more deputies to fill the void.
Published
March 25, 2022

Steelworkers union reaches contract agreement with Sappi’s Skowhegan mill

The 3-year agreement with United Steelworkers Local 9 covers about 465 workers at the mill and includes a 3% pay increase each year of the contract.
Published
March 14, 2022

Former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent indicted on theft charges

The former superintendent, Michael Corson, was indicted by a grand jury and named in a federal lawsuit that alleges he changed passwords that prevented officials from accessing district accounts.
Published
March 9, 2022

Norridgewock fire chief, whose career spans a half-century, to step down

Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock's annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.
Published
March 3, 2022

Man convicted of killing of Somerset County sheriff’s deputy again seeks new trial

In his second appeal to Maine's highest court, John D. Williams argues that prosecutors withheld evidence about an arresting officer's disciplinary record.

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Published
February 24, 2022

Union members hold second rally in ongoing contract dispute with Sappi mill management

Workers line Route 201 in Skowhegan to call for a "fairer" contract, after rejecting earlier proposals from the company.
Published
February 23, 2022

Embden man arrested on assault charges after fleeing on snowmobile, getting stuck in river, police say

Brandon R. Grant, 34, of Embden, is charged with refusing to submit to arrest or detention and three counts of assault.
Published
February 23, 2022

Skowhegan board takes symbolic censure vote against selectman over town ethics violations

The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.
Published
February 15, 2022

Sappi union workers rally amid contract negotiations with company

Members of United Steelworkers Local 9 gathered along Route 201 in Skowhegan on Tuesday to make a more visible pitch for higher wages and better benefits.
Published
February 9, 2022

Skowhegan town manager criticizes selectman’s behavior during meeting as ‘unacceptable’

Town Manager Christine Almand on Wednesday was critical of Selectman Harold Bigelow for lashing out against her and others during a meeting Tuesday while speaking publicly about a private, personnel matter.