Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli

1 year ago

Mainers who served in WWII blast local neo-Nazi movement

News of neo-Nazis setting up camp in Maine, Nazi flags waving at local rallies or chants of “Sieg Heil” echoing against the state capital does not sit well with World War II veterans who fought to suppress Hitler’s troops.

1 year ago

Houlton police chief appointed interim town manager

On Monday night, Chief Tim DeLuca was unanimously appointed interim town manager by the Houlton Town Council. He will stay in the role until a permanent town manager is hired. Although the interim role cannot exceed six months, according to the council. 

1 year ago

Springfield neo-Nazi compound sold, but worry remains

The neo-Nazi compound in Springfield has been sold, but leaders of advocacy groups and watchdog organizations in Maine aren’t celebrating. They believe the leader of the hate group who departed from the small town in northern Penobscot County last month has just been driven further underground, making him and others like him more difficult to find.