Piscataquis
Sangerville selectmen concerned about accuracy of firefighters’ payroll time sheets
By Bill Pearson, Piscataquis Observer on May 02, 2012, at 4:25 p.m.
SANGERVILLE, Maine — Following a review of Sangerville Fire Department time sheets, selectmen are concerned about how the payroll records are being kept. The board reviewed time sheets from 2010 and 2011 last month and discovered some potential instances of the department double and triple billing for emergency response calls. ...
Milo woman wins $500,000 with Maine State Lottery scratch ticket
MILO, Maine — Karen Meservey is on a hot streak. Last Thursday night, the 53-year-old Milo woman bagged $2,000 in bingo winnings at the Eagles Club in Brewer. The next night, she won $500,000 after buying a $20 instant game ticket at LJ’s Express, a gasoline station and convenience store ...
Rockwood man threatened to kill woman in assault, victim alleges
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — A Rockwood man accused of brutally assaulting a woman in Greenville last week told the woman that he was “going to bury you just like the others,” according to a police affidavit. John “Cheeto” Johnson, 42, was charged with gross sexual assault and kidnapping, both Class A ...
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sees varied participation in Maine
WATERVILLE, Maine — The fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday saw big participation in some towns and not so much in others. Waterville Police Officer Kyle McDonald was getting ready to seal up a second large box that had been filled at Rite Aid Pharmacy on Main Street ...
POLICE BEAT
Greenville man who allegedly attacked woman faces felony charges
GREENVILLE, Maine — A local man accused of brutally attacking a woman on Tuesday night faces six charges, four of which are felonies. John “Cheeto” Johnson, 42, of Greenville was charged with kidnapping, gross sexual assault, aggravated reckless conduct, aggravated assault, unauthorized use of property and criminal threatening, the Greenville ...
Greenville man who brutally attacked woman turns himself in
GREENVILLE, Maine — The man accused of brutally attacking a woman Wednesday evening on the outskirts of town has turned himself in, Greenville Police Chief Jeff Pomerleau said Thursday. John “Cheeto” Johnson, 42, of Greenville turned himself in to police around 8 p.m. Thursday. Pomerleau said police were able to ...
Dexter residents voice support for town manager during meeting
DEXTER, Maine — Nearly 50 residents and local business owners packed into the Dexter Town Council chambers on Tuesday evening to hear whether Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs would keep her job. Sixteen people stood to voice their opinions about Briggs’ performance during her first five-plus months on the job. Not ...
Births, Mayo Regional Hospital, March 30-April 20, 2012
on April 25, 2012, at 5:08 p.m.
Mayo Regional Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft To Jayme and David Chenoweth of Levant, a son, Levi Thomas, March 30, 2012. To Annette and Joshua Grant of Willimantic, a daughter, Jenna Jane, April 5, 2012. To Shandi and Skyler Gilbert of Brownville, a son, Mekhai Thomas Merle, April 10, 2012. To Samantha Coffin ...
Dexter council votes to keep town manager
DEXTER, Maine — After more than two hours of discussion on Tuesday night, the Town Council finally was ready to vote on whether to keep Linda-Jean Briggs as the town’s manager. The vote was unanimous to keep Briggs. A crowd of nearly 50 people, who waited 2 hours and 14 ...
Nor’easter knocks out power to thousands in Maine
BANGOR, Maine — The nor’easter that swept up the Eastern Seaboard knocked out power to thousands of customers in coastal and central Maine on Monday. The Maine Department of Transportation also closed bridges in Clinton, Kingfield and Washington and was monitoring others in different parts of the state as the ...
New owners take over auto parts stores in Dover-Foxcroft, Guilford
By Stuart Hedstrom, Piscataquis Observer on April 19, 2012, at 12:24 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Dover Auto Parts in Dover-Foxcroft and NAPA Auto Parts in Guilford have been purchased from longtime owners Howard and Shary Leland. The new owners are a family group of logging contractors from the Old Town area, Scott Madden; his son Andrew Madden; Scott Madden’s nephews Randall Madden, ...
Big Squaw Mountain owner accused of harvesting timber on restricted land
BIG MOOSE TOWNSHIP, Maine — Three state agencies will convene on Thursday to determine if the owner of Big Squaw Mountain Ski Resort violated restrictions on his land by harvesting timber on a particular parcel. The Department of Conservation’s Bureau of Parks and Lands, the Land Use Regulation Commission and ...
Milo to seek $60K grant to revitalize restaurant
MILO, Maine — A new fitness center, an improved restaurant and gift shop and a few new jobs will be created if the town succeeds in its application for a $60,000 Community Development Block Grant. The Board of Selectmen agreed during a meeting Tuesday to allow the Piscataquis County Economic ...
Milo sets severance package for town manager, hires interim manager
MILO, Maine — Town leaders opted Tuesday to pay former Town Manager Jeffrey Gahagan 60 days of severance pay after he abruptly resigned on Friday, April 6, amidst an investigation into allegations that $45,000 was missing from a local club for whom he was treasurer. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 ...
POLICE BEAT
Dexter man arrested after allegedly slapping girlfriend, breaking her phone
DEXTER, Maine — A local man was arrested on a domestic assault charge over the weekend for breaking his girlfriend’s phone and slapping her in the face, according to police. Daniel Watson, 22, of Dexter was arrested Sunday afternoon and charged with domestic assault, a Class D crime, Dexter police ...
Plymouth man accused of assaulting Dexter officer remains jailed
BANGOR, Maine — A Plymouth man who allegedly punched and head-butted a Dexter police officer over the weekend will remain at the Penobscot County Jail for now. Gordon Ginnish, 25, made his first court appearance Tuesday before Superior Court Justice Kevin Cuddy on charges of assault to a police officer, ...
Plymouth man accused of punching, head-butting Dexter police officer
DEXTER, Maine — An officer was punched in the face and head-butted early Sunday morning after stopping to check on the welfare of a man weaving his way down Water Street, Dexter police Sgt. Kevin Wintle said Monday. Gordon Ginnish, 25, of Plymouth was arrested around 5:40 a.m. and charged ...
Penquis Valley High School, Milo, honor roll
on April 16, 2012, at 4:46 p.m.
Third quarter honor roll Seniors, honors: Thomas Clarke, Camille Cramer, Angel Desmarais, Caitlyn Durant, Ashley Goodine, Ryan Heath, Dakota Howe, William Kinsman, Taylor Lovejoy, Shelby Patten, Colby Robinson, Alexander Slagle, Klay Stevens, Stephanie Vachon, Allison Valvo. Juniors, high honors: Rachel Worster; honors: Justice Black, Mindy Downing, Kendra Hall, Cody Herbest, ...
Rangers, firefighters douse runaway brush fire in Sebec
SEBEC, Maine — A brush fire near a two-story home off Hughes Road got out of control Friday evening, scorching the outer edge of a nearby spruce tree farm and coming within 50 feet of reaching the house before rangers and firefighters were able to put it out. “We were ...
Foxcroft Academy breaks ground on new dormitory
on April 13, 2012, at 1:33 p.m.
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Ground was broken Tuesday for construction of Foxcroft Academy’s new on-campus dormitory, “The Lodge.” Construction will continue through the spring and summer and will conclude by Aug. 22. The new residence, designed by the firm of Higgins and Merriam and being built by Bowman Brothers Construction, will ...
Glenburn art teacher killed in Friday morning collision in Bangor
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LePage blasts teachers union for endorsing same-sex marriage question
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Old Town football coach steps down
Perakslis helps UMaine beat Albany; Binghamton next in America East tournament
Orono baseball shuts out archrival Old Town for ninth straight victory
Stony Brook knocks out UMaine to win America East tournament
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Former CEO of MaineToday Media Richard Connor sued over $250,000 in loans
Small idea launches major project in Hampden
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Gary Allan talks with the BDN leading up to Bangor concert
Out of the ashes, Central Street’s garden grows
Mid Coast Actor’s Studio provides new forum for classic plays
Signs lead artist to opportunity
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