WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is hitting back at former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin for claiming that he was fired from his job and that he was only informed about it shortly before President Donald Trump tweeted about his replacement. The Trump administration says he left his job willingly amid a bruising ethics […]
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RSU 9 director resigns; Farmington to weigh shorter nomination process
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Director Ryan Morgan has resigned nearly a year after being elected to a three-year term. Selectmen will be asked to shorten the time for filing nomination papers from 100 days to 10 days at their meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Town Office, Town Clerk Leanne […]
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Otisfield school board member resigns
OTISFIELD — Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore said town officials are looking for a new school board representative to succeed Dave McVety, who submitted his resignation at the Oct. 18 selectmen meeting. During the meeting, McVety said he resigned because he is a substitute teacher with School Administrative District 17. “Now that I’m substitute teaching, it […]
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Livermore Falls chairwoman resigns
LIVERMORE FALLS — It is the end of an era on the Livermore Falls Board of Selectmen, as Chairwoman Louise Chabot announced at Tuesday’s meeting that she is resigning, effective June 30. Chabot cited her health and other personal reasons as factors contributing to her decision. She has served on the board for 10 years. “Being […]
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Paris police chief, detective resign, cite toxic atmosphere
PARIS — Two of the Police Department’s top brass have given notice, citing the toxic political environment in town and instability in the department’s future. On April 11, Detective Richard Belanger put in his resignation and on Monday, April 25, interim police chief Jeff Lange filed his. Belanger’s last day was April 23, and he is […]
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Phillips firefighters to stay; deputy chief to apply for chief position
PHILLIPS — Fourteen members of the Fire Department who said last week that they would resign Feb. 9 have decided to stay on, Deputy Chief Mark Rousseau said Wednesday. “They want to build on what we have,” he said. Those at the regular department meeting Tuesday night were pretty much the same firefighters who attended […]
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Sabattus town manager resigns
SABATTUS — Town Manager Andrew Gilmore announced his resignation at the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday evening. Gilmore is moving to Raleigh, N.C., where his wife has accepted a nursing position. His last day is Friday, July 24. In his resignation letter, he said he is saddened to leave a community he has grown to […]
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Three teachers resign from Mt. Blue Middle School
FARMINGTON – Three teachers plan to resign from the Katahdin Community at the Mt. Blue Middle School, effective at the end of this school year. Two of them are disenchanted with parts of education, and another is leaving to work part time in a family business and spend more time with her young son. They will […]
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Pelletier resigns from Auburn School Committee
AUBURN — After suffering serious injuries in a fall from a ladder, Auburn School Committee Chairman Larry Pelletier has resigned, saying his injuries prevent him from performing the job. He is the fourth committee member to quit in the past year. Tom Kendall will serve as acting chairman. Pelletier, 67, said Friday he […]
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Woodstock Fire Department receives $10,000 grant
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Fire Department received a $10,000 grant to purchase two devices that will allow firefighters to tap into remote water supplies. Fire Chief Kyle Hopps told the board Tuesday evening that the money from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation will allow him to buy two TurboDraft Fire Eductors. “Compared to what […]