Buxton police charge two in carjacking hoax
Devan Goodson and Christopher Brosius allegedly stole Fireball Whiskey from Main Street Variety and then reported a robbery and carjacking Author: Beth Brogan (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 3:37 PM EDT May 4, 2021 Updated: 3:37 PM EDT May 4, 2021
BUXTON, Maine Buxton police have charged a man and woman with stealing Fireball Whiskey from a local convenience store Monday afternoon and then falsely reporting that they d been robbed and the victims of a carjacking.
Devan Goodson, 35, of Lyman, called police just after 2 p.m. Monday to report a possible robbery and carjacking on Main Street, Buxton police said in a release.
In Pittsfield, an old school issue: full staffs depend on tax rates
The Pittsfield first deliberative session gets started on Saturday morning, February 1, 2020. GEOFF FORESTER
Published: 3/8/2021 4:59:44 PM
When voters in Pittsfield close the curtain at the polls on Election Day, they’ll face a choice that local officials say presents a dilemma created by the state’s broken method of funding education.
A “yes” vote on Article 3 of the school warrant, seeking approval of the modestly proposed operating budget of $10.03 million, would necessitate cuts to staff and programs in the school district, while representing welcome tax relief for homeowners.
Conversely, a “no” vote on Article 3 would bring the default budget into play, and in this case that means stability for school staffs. However, it also translates into $900,000 more than the initial proposal and an extra $2.58 hike per $1,000 of assessed property value. The lower budget figure carries a tax impact of $1