The presidential search that resulted in the hiring and subsequent withdrawal of Michael Laliberte violated the university system’s “employment background and screening policy” enacted a decade ago, according to an internal review.
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House destroyed after car fire in Rome spreads from garage
One of the homeowners had complained about the car brakes feeling hot minutes before flames consumed the garage and home Sunday on Nickerson Lane.
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Skowhegan man pleads guilty to defrauding federal pandemic loan program
Nathan Reardon, 44, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Bangor to misusing money provided by the Paycheck Protection Program.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: People in central Maine celebrate Fourth of July with parades — both on and off the water
In Clinton and Belgrade, people lined up Monday to watch or participate in Independence Day parades. Belgrade held a boat parade through Old Mill Pond Stream at the mouth of Great Pond in Belgrade while Clinton marched through downtown. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.
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Augusta’s Fourth of July celebrations draw hundreds to capital city
Monday’s events marked both the founding of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the opening Old Fort Western as a museum.
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Head-on crash in Oakland closes High Street, injures 3, police say
Three people were injured in a 2-vehicle crash on High Street in Oakland on Monday, police say, although officers did not know how badly the people were hurt.
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Augusta family reported missing has been located
Augusta police had sought the public’s help on Friday in locating members of the Al Hilfi family, who had been seen last on Thursday evening.
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Unity church, long a staple of the community, set to reopen following devastating fire
A September celebration is planned for the now Unity Union Church, which is undergoing repairs after an arson in December 2020 caused extensive damage to the historic building.
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Fireworks display business rebounds despite higher costs
This Fourth of July holiday season will be the busiest ever for Central Maine Pyrotechnics, the Farmingdale-based pyrotechnics company, despite higher costs for products, shipping, labor and transportation.
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Residents turn out for holiday celebration, concert in Clinton
Area residents came out to Clinton on Sunday to enjoy the summer weather and variety of vendors at the celebration.