Maine considers new state controller for Jan
Augusta Maine AP Finance and Administration Commissioner John P O Sullivan says he will ask the Executive Council to approve the appointment of a new controller effective January O Sullivan nominated certified public accountant Richard Dieffenbach of Falmouth to replace Marie Mitchell Mitchell said O Sullivan told her he sought someone with knowledge of new techniques for the job The controller monitors state spending to ensure it remains within budget and complies with laws Sullivan heads the department of finance budgeting and taxation David Carnevale executive director of the Maine State Employees Association urged delaying the nomination and advertising the post for internal candidates and affirmative action He said the move could violate state policy of promoting from within and questioned Dieffenbachs qualifications but did not challenge them directly
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Augusta
Maine
John P. O'Sullivan
Executive Council
O'Sullivan
Richard Diefenbach
Falmouth
Marie H. Mitchell
Ms. Mitchell
O‘sullivan
Dieffenbach
David Carnevale
Maine State Employes Association
James B. Longley
Carnevale
Diefenbach
Mitchell Discloses Finances For Maine 1st District Nomination
VASSALBORO Maine AP James E Mitchell seeking the Democratic congressional nomination reported a net worth of 47475 with real estate valued at 35700 after mortgages. He lists personal property state retirement credits and smaller assets as the rest and notes 3735 in personal debts. He released his last year tax payments 2252 federal and 27255 state and urged opponents to disclose finances as well. Also seeking the nomination are attorney Donald Ay state Sen Bruce Reeves and House Majority Leader Neil Rolde. Fre dent Barton a television announcer from Lewiston has expressed interest. The seat is held by Rep David Emery who will seek re election.
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Vassalboro
Maine
Iaine
James E. Mitchell
Mitchell
Maine Housing Authority
Nomi
Ieee
Donald Ay
Portland
Bruce M. Reeves
Pittston
House
Neil Rolde
York
Frederick Barton
Lewiston
Reece David Emery
DEP Announces New Service In Environmental Help
Augusta Maine AP reports the Department of Environmental Protection unveiled a Citizens' Environmental Assistance Service to help residents determine permit needs and assist with permit applications. Initial operation began today with a formal opening planned for early January.
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Augusta
Maine
Department of Environmental Protection
Department
Citizens’ Environmental Assistance Service
Police To Release Picture Of Gunman In York Bank Heist
York police expected to release a photo of a masked gunman after the Kennebunk Savings Bank robbery at York Village Shopping Plaza. About $1,000 was taken, no injuries reported, and the suspect fled into nearby woods while state, local police and the FBI conducted an extensive search.
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York, Maine
York
Albert Moulton
Kennebunk Savings Bank
York Village
FBI
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Brunswick
Ford
UPI
Biddeford-Saco Stores
Biddeford-Saco
Chamber of Commerce/Merchants Committee
Tvetava
Main ST
Biddeford
Quiet
James Agrested
Blaine House
James Longley
State House
Longley
DEP
Nichols
Main Street
B& S
Coin Center
Bacon St
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