The change follows weeks of criticism from other bidders and community members over the procurement process for the Hutchinson Center.
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Inspection revelations prompt calls for Brunswick Landing chief to step down
State and municipal leaders are calling for changes after learning that Executive Director Kristine Logan failed to disclose a 2023 inspection report showing deficiencies in the fire suppression system that malfunctioned Aug. 19, spewing 50,000 gallons of toxic foam.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
Livermore Falls woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in crash that killed a Livermore woman in 2022
The recommended sentence for Trisha Payeur, 43, is 12 years with all but three years and eight months suspended, followed by four years of probation.
Posted inNew England, News
Wreck of French steamship that sank in 1856 discovered off New England coast
Disaster struck during the ship’s first return voyage back to France from the U.S. The ship collided with the Maine-built barque Adriatic, which was en route from Belfast to Georgia.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 6.20%, its lowest level since February 2023
Lower mortgage rates would help boost home shoppers’ purchasing power. But many economists’ forecasts call for the average rate on a 30-year home loan to remain above 6% this year.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Moderna slashes research budget as vaccine sales disappoint
The company is slowing its pace of studying new treatments in part because of recent commercial challenges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
There’s a chance to see the aurora borealis Thursday night in Maine
The forecast suggests Thursday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern lights in parts of Maine.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine says Russia has begun counteroffensive in Kursk border region
Ukraine launched its daring incursion into Kursk in August, partly in the hopes Russia would divert troops there from Donetsk in eastern Ukraine where a push by the Russian army is threatening to overrun a belt of key defensive strongholds.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Inspectors warned of ‘tremendous’ potential for accidental foam discharge at Brunswick airport
But repairs weren’t made to the site’s aging system, which went on to malfunction and discharge 51,000 gallons of toxic chemical foam in August.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Public health, privacy concerns raised as Oakland Town Council considers rules for recreational vehicles
Town councilors discussed proposed regulations Wednesday night for living long term in such vehicles, but said they were not ready to vote on an ordinance.