Dillon Bates, a two-term Democratic state representative from Westbrook who has been accused of inappropriate relationships with female students, has resigned effective immediately. Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon, who had previously sought the two-term lawmaker’s resignation, shared an email Monday from the 30-year-old former teacher and coach. “Speaker Gideon, I will be resigning my seat […]
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Missouri governor who vowed to fight scandal instead quits
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — On a dreary overcast day, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens stood in a light rain near the Governor’s Mansion and recounted his grueling training as a Navy SEAL officer to suggest he would never quit fighting allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Less than two weeks later, Greitens announced […]
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Rumford fire chief resigns to join Auburn Fire Department
RUMFORD — Robert “Bob” Chase announced that he is resigning as fire chief to accept the position of deputy chief with the Auburn Fire Department. Chase, who was promoted to Rumford fire chief in August 2009, told the Board of Selectmen on Thursday, “I leave with mixed emotions. I’m anxious for what lies ahead.” Selectman Mark […]
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Moving out of district, Fournier resigns from Androscoggin County Commission
AUBURN — Androscoggin County Commissioner Alfreda Fournier of Auburn is resigning her seat because she is moving out of the district. Her letter of resignation is scheduled to be taken up by the commissioners at Wednesday’s meeting. “Alfreda has had a very positive effect on this board,” county Administrator Larry Post said. “We’re sorry to […]
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Pilot who landed plane on I-95 resigns from Warden Service
The Maine Warden Service pilot who managed a daring landing on Interstate 95 in April has resigned. According to his Facebook page, pilot Dan Dufault announced Saturday that, after 10 years of service, he is “looking forward to my next ten year adventure.” Officials from the warden service would not comment on Dufault’s resignation Tuesday […]