Leonard Macdaid News Today

The steel-sided warehouse is part of a former paper mill once owned by Scott Paper Co. and then Kimberly-Clark Corp. The former mill is now a warehouse for Marden's Surplus & Salvage.

Firearms, several pounds of illegal drugs and items reportedly stolen from a Winslow warehouse were discovered in the search Tuesday, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.

Winslow Public Safety Director Leonard Macdaid said many of Winslow's firefighters have expressed a willingness to become trained paramedics, which could alleviate expense pressure with relying on per-diem paramedics.

Tuesday afternoon's awards ceremony was held just before a joint training between Winslow's Police and Fire departments, which officials say is part of a push to unify the respective departments.

Winslow Public Safety Director Leonard Macdaid said many of Winslow's firefighters have expressed a willingness to become trained paramedics, which could alleviate expense pressure with relying on per-diem paramedics.

While I could tout my hopes for the new year, I thought it would be infinitely more interesting to hear from Waterville area leaders about theirs, Amy Calder writes.

Scott Bolduc tendered his resignation Sept. 19, effective immediately, after serving the town for nearly four years.

Former employees say Leonard Macdaid's leadership has contributed to distrust among town departments and includes threatening behavior, but the town manager dismisses the claims as a coordinated effort that also involves some town staff.

The announcement that Leonard Macdaid would be director of public safety for the town of Winslow prompted backlash from some residents, while firefighters declined to comment despite previously raising concerns.

Town officials said the program comes after the police department has struggled to fill vacant positions for full-time officers.