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PublishedJuly 15, 2019
Mechanic Falls petition effort launched to recall majority of Town Council
An effort to recall four town councilors began Monday when Mark Elliott presented a signed affidavit to interim Town Clerk Julie Ward, the result of the controversial dismissal of Town Manager Zakk Maher.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
Zakk Maher files lawsuit to force Mechanic Falls to disclose reasons for attempted termination
Auburn lawyer Adam Lee filed a case in Superior Court on Thursday to force the town to hand over information about the rationale behind what he says was an illegal attempt to terminate its town manager.
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PublishedJune 26, 2019
Mechanic Falls manager’s dismissal illegal, lawyer says
The Town Council failed to provide Zakk Maher a written resolution stating the reasons for its decision.
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PublishedJune 25, 2019
Mechanic Falls residents want answers, but councilors are not talking
The standing-room-only crowd strongly criticized councilors on several fronts, including holding a meeting of such high public interest at 9 a.m. on a weekday.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Mechanic Falls town clerk escorted from Municipal Building
Miranda Hinkley of Otisfield resigned Thursday and planned to work her two-week notice.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2018
Owner says Mechanic Falls mill destroyed by fire was uninsured
Charles Starbird also says he is dying of cancer and the rents from mill tenants were supposed to support his wife after he is gone.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2018
Watch aerial video: Fire at former paper mill in Mechanic Falls proves persistent
Investigators look for the cause of the blaze, even as hot spots continue to flare up a day later.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2018
Monmouth man’s ‘stolen’ boat located in Mechanic Falls
Paul Cote is charged with criminal attempt to commit insurance deception and two other offenses.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2016
Charge dropped against mechanic in fatal hayride crash
Prosecutors also dismiss two of four criminal charges against Harvest Hill Farms.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2016
Farm where Oakland teen died on hayride is auctioned for $1 million
A grand jury handed up charges including manslaughter against the farm in Mechanic Falls last year.
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