Gail Armstrong says in her obituary she has joined the newspapers’ “Stiffs Section” after dying last week from “complications with illness, having a little too much fun earlier in life, and fatigue from dealing with all the humorless and overly sensitive people in this world today.” She was 61.
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If Richmond withdraws from school district, local control could come at a higher price, officials say
The yearly budget estimate was made based on last year’s budget and Richmond’s share in contributing funding for Regional School Unit 2.
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Good Will-Hinckley names new president and executive director
Gary Dugal, the organization’s vice president of operations, has been promoted to become the nonprofit’s top administrator.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Augusta Chipotle closes, workers say company is practicing ‘union-busting 101’
Company officials said they have been unable to adequately staff the Marketplace at Augusta restaurant.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Three hurt, one critically, in wrong-way collision in Fairfield
A pickup truck was traveling south in the northbound lane of Norridgewock Road on Monday when it collided head-on with an SUV, police said.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Judge orders man charged in death of Skowhegan woman be held without bail
Jason Servil, 19, of Boston, is being held at the Somerset County Jail following his arrest Saturday on charges that he caused the death of 20-year-old Alice Abbott.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Maine International Film Festival in Waterville went ‘so, so tremendously well,’ organizers say
The 25th annual festival, known as MIFF, drew filmmakers from as far as California, Mexico and the United Kingdom and moviegoers from all over the world, according to festival director.
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Pittston Fair to celebrate 70th year this weekend
The Pittston Fair, which runs Thursday through Sunday, is not expected to be impacted by recent concerns about avian flu.
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Man fatally shot by deputy at Newport campground was staying there with his family, owner says
Stephen Bossom, 35, was working part time at Sebasticook Lake Campground with his wife, Abbie, when Bossom, armed with a gun, had a confrontation Friday with a deputy from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, according to the campground’s owner and law enforcement officials.
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Police: Massachusetts man, 19, charged in murder of Skowhegan woman
Jason Servil faces charge in death of Alice Abbott, 20, according to officials.