A Hancock County jury found that Matthew McDonald embezzled $225,000 from Max Linn, who mounted an unsuccessful campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Northern Light Health reduces staff through attrition amid financial pressure
Health care leaders say passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds financial strain to an already struggling system.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
As Jared Golden speaks at private Colby event, protesters demand accountability
While U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-2nd District, spoke at a private Colby College event Wednesday about his desire to engage voters, protesters along upper Main Street in Waterville criticized him and others for failing to hold town hall meetings.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Maine Office of Tourism awards more than $1M
AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism has announced that more than $1 million has been awarded to eight Maine organizations in the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program. The program, administered by the Maine Office of Tourism with $2 million in funds awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, was […]
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Young leaders, seen as key to ending toxicity of politics, gather in Waterville
Youth Voting Summit seeks to inspire high school, college-age youths to engage their peers in voting and civic leadership.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Acadia-related spending drops for second year as fewer people visit
The number of visitors and how much they’re spending on hotels and restaurants has been dropping since 2021, but the numbers are still much higher than they were before the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Hancock County probate judge sanctioned by state bar board
Under an agreement with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar, William Blaisdell is allowed to practice law but must be supervised by another attorney. Maine’s highest court is still considering whether to discipline him as a probate judge.
Posted inMaine, News
Woman severely injured after box truck crashes into tree on I-95
Ashley Peters, 42, of Ellsworth, was hospitalized after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel and swerving into the median.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Student backpack giveaway set for July 28
In Maine, Portland/Auburn area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at eight locations.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Ellsworth police chief fired for likely being under the influence
The Ellsworth City Council determined Glenn Moshier was ‘more likely than not’ under the influence of alcohol when he went to the police station on the night of Dec. 22.