PARIS — Oxford County commissioners have voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Deputy Stephen Witham from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. The decision came after a brief executive session Sept. 13. County Administrator Tom Winsor said Witham was initially fired in July by Sheriff James Theriault following an internal probe into a 2016 incident […]
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Oxford rec director resigns
OXFORD — Citing time constraints, Oxford Recreation Director Kathleen Dillingham has submitted her resignation, effective September 9. In a two-page letter to Town Manager Butch Asselin, dated August 17, Dillingham thanked the town manager for the opportunity to serve the community but said, “the position requires more time than I am able to commit.” Dillingham was […]
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Canton official quits, cites ‘hostile work environment’
CANTON — Selectmen accepted the written resignation of Town Administrator Scotty Kilbreth during an emergency meeting Thursday. Kilbreth’s letter said he “no longer (has) confidence in the majority of the Board of Selectmen to do what is right for the town.” “Also, the lack of support for me is evident,” he wrote. “The chairman of […]
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Scarborough principal to fight 'forced' resignation after students’ morning protest
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough High School Principal David Creech has rescinded a resignation his attorney says was forced by the superintendent of schools for unknown reasons. Creech said he wants to keep his job as hundreds of students and parents gathered to protested his removal Monday morning. Creech submitted his resignation Feb. 16, a day after […]
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Scarborough in uproar following high school principal's 'forced' resignation
Scarborough High School Principal David Creech submitted his resignation suddenly and without giving a public reason on Friday amid an intensifying community dispute over new school start times that are set to take effect in the fall. Creech’s action followed a heated Board of Education meeting on Thursday, when the Scarborough Education Association issued a […]
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Soccer team makes donation Dempsey Center
RUMFORD — The Buckfield Junior-Senior High School boys’ soccer team donated $612 to the Dempsey Center in Lewiston by holding a charity hike in Grafton Notch State Park on Oct. 15, according to a letter from boys’ varsity soccer coach Kyle Rines. A copy of Rines’ letter to the Dempsey Center was read to Regional […]
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Sumner suspends Planning Board meetings
SUMNER — The Planning Board has suspended all future meetings because an unexpected resignation brings membership below a quorum. Any resident interested in serving on the Planning Board or Regional School Unit 10 board of directors should submit a letter or an email of interest to [email protected] with the words “Attention: Selectmen” in the subject area. The Town […]
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Peru board accepts resignation letter of Planning Board member
PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 Monday evening to accept the resignation of Wayne Moore from the Planning Board and the Finance Committee. Chairman Larry Snowman and Selectman Wendy Henderson voted to accept the resignation, while Selectman Jim Pulsifer voted against it. Selectman John Witherell abstained from voting. Pulsifer said that he would […]
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Phillips firefighters to resign effective Feb. 9; new chief resigns
PHILLIPS — Fourteen of the 17 active firefighters voted Thursday night to resign from the Municipal Volunteer Fire Department effective Feb. 9, according to a news release issued by members. The department also covers the town of Avon and Madrid Township. The department’s members were upset that the town manager did not consult with them […]
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Livermore Falls selectmen trying to be more transparent
LIVERMORE FALLS — Addressing selectmen and residents at Tuesday’s meeting, Board of Selectpersons Chairwoman Louise Chabot said the board should try to alert residents at a meeting if a decision will be made after an executive session. “We should specify at the next meeting what we did for transparency and clarity,” she said. “Any member of […]