"Goodwin described their search for a permanent replacement for Police Chief William Flagg, who resigned Aug. 25, as ongoing, although she said she was surprised at the lack of candidates for the position."

Jeeze, they have one Chief after another leave because the small town politics of a few heavy handed local business men / politicians who are always forcing their agenda on key town personnel and she can't figure it out. How about this one - it's been several months now since the two young men implicated themselves (in an interview with the BDN) in the actions surrounding the Tenn. truck drivers death in the central parking lot in Lincoln and yet not a single charge has been filed. They admitted to theft and assault and yet they both roam free enjoying life like the upstanding citizens they're not. When chief Dawson was asked about this just this week, he responded that he wanted to do a thorough investigation before submitting evidence/charges ot the DA's office. That's the same rhetoric that he's been using since the incident. Something stinks here and it isn't the mill.

disappointed in just three applicants applying? Ponders who is giving the most input in the process,,,,,,,,certainly there is no conflict of interest involved.

Maybe the pay sucks?

Northwoods_Maine - Would you prefer that the police cut short their investigation and submit an incomplete investigation just to make you and those like you happy? If that is agreeable to you then you can stand in line with all the officers involved and everyone can look like morons you would be by not doing the job right. Maybe you could advise the police as to how best do the investigation and tell the cops what to say. Or maybe the sidewalk experts should stay on the sidewalk and let the people trained do their jobs.