Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
June 23, 2014

Augusta man allegedly started fire in suicide attempt

David Malia, who has been charged with arson, told an investigator he stopped taking his medication before setting the fire in May, an affidavit states.
Published
June 22, 2014

Winthrop library expansion could start this fall

Fundraising continues for the Charles M. Bailey Library addition, but bond money would allow construction to start sooner.
Published
June 18, 2014

Augusta cancer survivor invites central Maine to the Pink Glove Dance

Lisa Eaton is looking for volunteers and donations for an online video contest to raise money for cancer charities.
Published
June 18, 2014

Somerville Town Meeting to decide town staff changes

Selectmen want to appoint some officials and give them raises to match increasing time commitments.
Published
June 17, 2014

RSU 12 to take up Palermo withdrawal deal, busing to Cony

The school board will also consider Head Start programs in Chelsea and Somerville at their meeting Thursday.
Published
June 16, 2014

Hallowell cyclist advocates for safety during construction on I-95 overpass

A Hallowell man is asking the Maine Turnpike Authority to look out for cyclists’ safety on detours around the Litchfield Road overpass.
Published
June 15, 2014

Contract requires Winthrop teachers to pay more for health insurance

The deal comes a year after Town Council demanded a reduction in insurance costs, holding up the school budget.
Published
June 15, 2014

Voters conduct business swiftly at Litchfield, Windsor Town Meetings

In both towns, roads proved to be the biggest items of concern and discussion.
Published
June 14, 2014

Dresden gets new ambulance service, keeps old office hours

Town Meeting voters approved a budget and ambulance contract, but not town office hours change.
Published
June 14, 2014

Fayette Town Meeting voters trim school budget

There may be a special town meeting near the start of school, once new leadership makes staffing decisions.