Cameron Arcidi, who has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor-level charges, was fired in September.
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Portland appoints new public health director
The former director left his post in August for a new role at the University of New England.
Augusta’s First Amendment Museum to move downtown during Gannett House renovation
The museum, which celebrates the First Amendment, will operate out of a space on Water Street for three years while the former home of Guy Gannett gets an update.
Is a Thanksgiving storm on the menu for Maine?
The National Weather Service is keeping an eye on a possible storm late in the week, and meteorologists say wintry weather Tuesday could cause travel problems in interior Maine.
York man dies in motorcycle crash
The crash on Mountain Road was reported to police early Sunday afternoon.
New development in Portland’s West End offers homes for formerly homeless
The Winter Landing development opened last month, welcoming 19 new residents, many of whom had spent more than 180 days at the city’s homeless shelter and were disabled or 62 and older.
Maine sees some rain, but not enough to make up for a dry fall
This week’s rain, though beneficial, won’t make much of a dent in 6 to 9-inch rainfall deficits throughout the state, the National Weather Service said.
Maine proposes major staffing changes for assisted living and residential care facilities
The proposed regulations come after an 18-month investigation by The Maine Monitor and ProPublica found dozens of violations at the state’s largest facilities.
Woman seriously injured in Belgrade shooting
A man was taken into custody Sunday and was cooperating with the investigation, officials said.
All aboard: Portland’s Polar Express is bound for North Pole
Waterfront ‘Polar Express’ rides are back at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. and Museum on the Eastern Prom, promising an unforgettable holiday experience.