Colin Hickey

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Colin Hickey is a Monitor Local contributor. He teaches English at Messalonskee High School in Oakland.

Prior to becoming an educator, Colin worked as a journalist for more than 20 years, including 20 years at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville.

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It is getting tougher and tougher to fill public works positions in some pockets of Maine

Officials cite long shifts, on‑call demands, tight budgets and mandatory drug testing for commercial driver’s licenses as major barriers to hiring.

August 12, 2026

Officials propose $28,000 in cuts to government administration and reserve funds ahead of an Aug. 5 public hearing.

July 24, 2026