Chad Johnston has served with the department for 25 years. The City Council will vote on his appointment at its next meeting.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Christmas light show dazzles Monmouth, and every other town within miles
This is not your traditional Christmas decorating. The display is all encompassing, from the spotlights on the roof to the animated Christmas trees and candy canes on the front lawn.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
TikTok’s future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible U.S. ban
The U.S. has said it’s concerned about TikTok collecting vast swaths of user data, including sensitive information on viewing habits, that could fall into the hands of the Chinese government through coercion.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. hiring rebounds, but rising unemployment keeps Fed cut alive
Long-term joblessness is at its highest in almost 3 years.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Dizzy Birds Rotisserie in Biddeford to close Dec. 31
Post-pandemic changes to dining habits and staffing woes strained the nearly 6-year-old downtown restaurant.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows.
Posted inMaine, News
Greater Augusta Utilities District shuts down two wells for high PFAS levels
All water in the district, which provides public drinking water to Augusta, now comes from three wells near Bond Brook.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Defense points to mother as alternative murder suspect in Edgecomb toddler’s death
The state has denied that Makinzlee Handrahan’s mother had anything to do with her death – and instead charged Tyler Witham-Jordan with depraved indifference murder.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
During the holidays, they come for the trolleys – and stay for the people
The volunteers at the Seashore Trolley Museum share a love for public transit and educating visitors about the trolley cars that once carried people through their communities.