Frank Wozniak was placed on paid administrative leave after he was charged with impersonating a public official in June.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine hospitals launch green initiatives to offset high energy use
The changes at Northern Light Health and MaineHealth include discontinuing certain anesthetic gases and pivoting to renewable heating sources.
As they rebuild, Down East businesses take lessons from January’s storms
Many coastal businesses have had to decide whether to abandon their enterprises or rebuild, hoping to fortify their properties against future major storms.
The Maine Book Fest in downtown Waterville celebrates all books
Weekend festival offered a book fair and market, book talks, writing events and more.
Brunswick Landing is Maine’s biggest firefighting foam spill in 30 years
Maine has tried before to find out how much of this toxic substance is out there, or if it’s safely stored, but efforts have been largely ignored. Officials say they need lawmakers’ approval before they can make changes.
Settled in Maine, former Somali refugee returns home to run for office: ‘If I don’t do it, who will?’
Abdullahi Ali, the founder and CEO of Portland-based Gateway Community Services and a Somali refugee, is aiming to become the next president of his home state of Jubaland.
Unexpected water drawdown reveals ‘wild’ stretch of Presumpscot River hidden for decades
A dam malfunction this spring caused the water in Dundee Pond to drain, offering a short-lived glimpse of what Maine’s rivers looked like before industrialization. It also likely devastated an ecosystem.
Digging ditches, building mounds: Protecting marshes can be very hands-on
In Frenchman Bay, an effort is being made to protect the habit for birds, mound by mound.
Families dig up prehistoric memories at Jurassic Quest in Portland
The dinosaur-themed show opened Friday at the Cross Insurance Arena and features kid-friendly activities and learning opportunities. It will close out its run in Maine on Sunday.
Windsor Fair brings 3 generations of poultry showing and new events
The 10-day long fair runs through Sept. 2 and offers different events each day.