The winner of the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to accept their winnings through the limited liability company LaKoma Island Investments, LLC. Protesters gather at Union farm, object to metal mining explorations. A quick connect to elected officials and frequently contacted city departments and services. BELFAST New Shades of Blue bring their finger-snapping, retro-jazz sensibility to the Underground Lounge on Thursday, March 16. 244. The Arlington County Police Departments Homicide/Robbery Unit announced Tuesday, Feb. 28 the arrest of the 69-year-old Dunican for a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of North Courthouse Road on Feb. 15. Rockland police plead to court and Legislature to help with juvenile crisis, Camden public hearings planned on marijuana retail stores, pier regulations, The Strand Theatre: The show has gone on for 100 years, Triumphant return of the Maine Fishermens Forum, Exhibition On Screen film featuresMary Cassatt, Camden town budget draft released for FY2024, Mining opponents organize forum with panelists, Knox County Food Council features AIO Food and Energy Assistance. Eileen was born on February 10, 1936 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to Chester Everett and Evelyn Bernice (Chase) Marchant. Please, please, please. He also says: I cant touch. 6 min read. Thats my concern. At a Feb. 13 vote of four to one, with Councilor Nicole Kalloch Rockland initiates second part of parking ban for Feb. 23. ROCKLAND Rockland Police charged two juveniles in connection to a car stolen early Monday morning from the South End. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. ROCKLAND Something could be installed tomorrow and no one has to tell the City, said Councilor Sarah Austin. MISSING: Rockland police are asking for the public's help in locating 33-year-old Tyler Gricus of Rockland who was last seen on Friday of last week. A man who drowned in an Arizona lake last month begged for help, but the police didn't rescue him. Given the lack of enforcement options provided by the court and juvenile probation, Rockland Police monitored the juveniles but did not engage in what would have resulted in a physical altercation with the juveniles being immediately released. Officials with the city and the police department declined to answer questions Monday about Bickings drowning or theofficers who were placed on leave. At least one of the juveniles (as young as 13-years-old) had been issued a prior trespass warning for the property. "He didn't do nothing wrong. ROCKLAND Rockland Yacht Club is hosting a slideshow and presentation about sailing in and around Norway, Friday, March 17, 2023, at 5 p.m., at The Rockland Yacht Club, Rockland Public Landing. Rockland police responded to three separate incidents where threats and actual violence occurred, police reported this past Saturday night. 5 at 2:00 pm, POSTPONED: Benefit Screening of PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest at The Waldo Theatreon Sat, March 18th at 7pmin celebration of International Womens Day, Teaching From the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Classroom program offered April 28, 2023, Agenda set for Lincolnville school committee meeting March 6. His time began on April 16, 1947, the son of Alton and Gladys (Dunbar) Gilmore. It also made public a transcript of what officials say Bickings said as he struggled in the lake, along with comments by officers who were close by. The town had balked at foreclosing on the property out of concern of being liable for the environmental cleanup. knox.villagesoup.com Man accused of violently resisting arrest in Rockland Affidavit said an officer was struck and kicked during the lengthy struggle. While we work hard to keep you informed about the Midcoast community, how citizens cope and thrive, we need your help, too. Born in Sedgwick, May 19, 1928, he was the son Eileen (Marchant) York, 87, died at her home on February 10, 2023. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Criminal charges are pending and requests for arrest warrants are being sought. We are grateful to those who already participate. We have been broadcasting since 2002 and streaming since 2004. During this time, there were young children and families in the area. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider With a significant storm arriving this evening, Feb. 22, that is expected to bring heavy snow and sleet and create hazardous road conditions across the state, Governor Mills has directed all State of Maine man in custody for actions at U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021. One of the older boys picked up a young Arthur Adolphsen and put him between two "big guys on an 18 man bobsled owned by Mouthy Flanders. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Several vehicles parked just off Main Street were spray-painted as well. Both juveniles were charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and one was charged with driving without a license. There will be a winter parking ban for all streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington Street, which is located behind the Fire Station, on Saturday, March 4, Gov. BELFAST A Knox man will spend four years six months in prison after being sentenced on charges across six separate cases in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 10. "Please help me. The Belfast Ice Festival, presented by Nordic Aquafarms, is returning for the third year, with a weekend packed full of activities for all ages, February 24 26. Sean Bickings, 34, who was homeless, drowned in Tempe Town Lake on May 28, city officials said. The graffiti included racist and vulgar language. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless Collins, Shaheen lead push to reauthorize program that supports hard-hit businesses, rural communities. In one part of the transcript, which the city released to supplement the video of Bickings' drowning, an officer, who was not identified, tells Bickings, OK, Im not jumping in after you," after Bickings had said several times that he was drowning. Long Creek Youth Development Center in Portland is the only state funded facility that is currently equipped to do this. The juvenile system is literally kicking the problem down the road until they age out of the juvenile system and then we wonder why they end up in jail at 18; never trying anything but a stern warning to correct their behavior before then.. By Antonio Planas and Caroline Radnofsky. Annual Easter Day Community Dinner, takeout style, held in Rockland, April 9. According to Village Soup, among the targets hit by vandals was the CedarWorks playset at Mildred Merrill Park. Beginning Friday, February 24, ice Belfast City Council to discuss Spirit of America, poet laureate committee, Wight Street reconstruction project. The bipartisan legislation will Mills administration releases comprehensive plan to responsibly advance offshore wind in Maine. The games Rockland firefighters called to Weatherend at the end of a day of weather. 244. An affidavit filed by his attorney Heath Lynch in federal court on Feb. 28 seeks a 60-day delay in sentencing, stating that Dunican had suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen, was in intensive care and was placed in a medically-induced coma and on a ventilator. Just before his death, a homeless man in Arizona pleaded for help, repeating Im going to drown" to nearby officers, including one who said he would not jump in the lake to attempt a rescue, officials said. Officers informed them they were running their names through a database for outstanding arrest warrants, which is customary, when Bickings climbed a 4-foot metal fence, entered the water and began swimming, according to the Tempe statement and the bodycam video. Beaulieu faces charges in Waldo County in addition to the theft charge in Rockland. Police responded to the incident on North Main Street just after 10 p.m. to find a woman in the road. Hong Kong police said Choi's . Lindahl joined the Rockland department in 1997. City Services. ROCKLAND A 46-year-old Rockland man was arrested Monday afternoon, accused of driving a car stolen in Rockland and being involved in a crash with the vehicle in Belfast. Alison Trask, 45, of Palmyra, probation violation in Burnham Sept. 26, 2019, four years in prison, probation BELFAST Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 15-23. BELFASTLike homemade strands of popcorn on a Christmas tree, hundreds of Maine Supreme Judicial Court remands dispute concerning intertidal zone, Nordic Aquafarms interests, back to Waldo County Court. On Feb. 16, Rockland Police responded to several reports of vandalism in town. "I'm drowning," Sean Bickings, 34, told Tempe Police Department officers during the May 28 incident at Tempe Town Lake, according . Earlier in the transcript, an officer said to the woman: "If you want to help your husband, then talk to your husband, talk to your husband into coming over.". When officers arrived, they spoke with Bickings and the woman, who officials said cooperated with police and denied that any physical confrontation had taken place. MARCH HILL. Mayor and City Council. Doreen Garlid, Councilmember. Several vehicles parked just off Main Street were spray-painted as well. an ocean view a frozen bay.. a mystery on the roadside, Justin Andrus will be second lawyer to leave MCILS this year, Abortion pill ruling could impact rural Mainers, Lincoln County property transfers in February, Rockland issues citywide parking ban for March 4 storm, 2022 commercial fisheries value returns to levels more in line with recent years, Two Route 90 crashes within minutes slow traffic on Wednesday, Camden issues two parking bans, March 4, and again, March 5 into early Monday morning, March 6, UPDATE: Warren man in jail on charges of kidnapping, domestic assault, Camden issues overnight parking ban for March 1 -2, Rockland firefighters called to Weatherend at the end of a day of weather, UPDATE: Culvert collapse forces 11-mile Route 17 detour in Jefferson, Lincoln County Sheriffs Office: Three arrests. All of the events took place between Popular free publication that is mailed to Midcoast, Cottage Connection of Maine Vacation Rentals Since 1993. Help me., Bickings female companion is quoted telling officers Bickings is drowning. We have a bad habit of interrupting each other sometimes," the woman told the officers, according to the police body-camera video. Rockland Police were able to separate several of the juveniles, issuing one a criminal summons. "I'm not jumping in after you," one officer told the man, according to a police transcript. During the incident the juveniles, were yelling vulgarities, giving the middle finger and threatening to fight officers and Hannaford staff. Singer Juliane Gardner has performed in the folk world, writing two UPDATE: Warren man in jail on charges of kidnapping, domestic assault. 00:53. While we work hard to keep you informed about the Midcoast community, how citizens cope and thrive, we need your help, too. IE 11 is not supported. Colorful paper mittens cheer the Belfast Co-op and keep people fed. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. A Dolls House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath, running March 9 Murray Carpenter presents Fish, Falcons and Frogs: A dramatic Migration. Rockland Police Department have been in contact with parents and guardians, who report at least one of the children has not been home in weeks and they are unable to control their child, pleading for the juvenile court system to help. VillageSoup Showcase News Waterfront: Many voices weigh in on offshore wind plan The idea of floating offshore wind installations in the Gulf of Maine has raised fears and concerns from environmentalists and fishermen alike. Please, please, please," Bickings said, according to the transcript. Open to all, supported by readers. Information. 1414 ROCKLAND Rockland firefighters found fire in a wall of a furniture business, March 1, after a water flow alarm alert was passed along to 911 dispatch from a remote security company at approximately 12:20 a.m. The Arlington County Police Department's Homicide/Robbery Unit announced Tuesday, Feb. 28 the arrest of the 69-year-old Dunican for a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of North Courthouse Road on Feb. 15. Police responded about 5 a.m. to the citys Center for the Arts after a reported disturbance between Bickings and a female companion, according to the city's account. On Feb. 14, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Rockland officers were called to the Rockland Recreation Center on Limerock Street for a report of several juveniles on the property being disorderly. This Week in Lincolnville: Backyard Chicken Ranching. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Waldo County YMCA to host river races at end of March 2023. "I'm going to drown.". ROCKLAND Rockland police are asking for the publics help after a woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The investigation ultimately determined the suspect shot himself and tried to make it appear as though an attempted robbery had occurred. A small number of juveniles account for almost all of the criminal charges, with little to no progress having been accomplished by the court system or while on juvenile probation. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless Lincoln County property transfers in February. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. Rockland police are asking for the public's help after a woman was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Probation Office said that Chester Dunicans offenses call for a prison sentence of 63 to 78 months. We are not looking to simply lock these youths up but rather get them help to try to correct their behavior and heal the trauma that got them to this point. According to police, officers were called to the store on Camden Street for a group of people who appeared to be concealing items, possibly to steal. Attempting such a high-risk rescue could easily result in the death of the person in the water and the officer, who could be pulled down by a struggling adult, the group said. At one point, two officers said that another officer was "going to get the boat," the transcript says. Jennifer Adams, Vice Mayor. WRFR-LP is one of the first Low Power community radio stations in the US. "I can't touch. The defense attorney and prosecutor in the federal case could not be reached for comment on Tuesday, Feb. 28. A livestream option via Zoom Memories resurface for one Rockland native each time the snow flies. ROCKLAND Rockland police has made its strongest plea to date about needing action by the state to deal with lawlessness by young people. We are grateful to those who already participate. He grew up in SOUTH THOMASTON Alton S. Hilchey, 71, died at his home, after a period of declining health. According to Village Soup, she was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland with serious. Police also recovered a second vehicle stolen from Cushing. Join for as little as $2.99 per month and support local journalism on a community hub that serves everyone. Upon the officers arrival, they found a group of approximately eight juveniles, walking away from the Recreation Center toward the Rockland Public Library. Hong Kong police revealed key details about the grisly murder of socialite and influencer Abby Choi on Sunday, days after she was reported missing on Feb. 21. The Warren Town Office will open at noon today, Feb. 23. NBC News does not know what preceded the body camera video. The woman was found in the road at 10:19 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, according to Rockland Interim Deputy Police Chief Alex Gaylor. The pair, who were cooperative, denied that there had been any physical altercation, the Tempe statement said. While employed as the CEO of the tribes corporation, Dunican conspired with other individuals to defraud the tribe. The union's statement added that city police officers do not get training in water rescues and do not have equipment to help people who are drowning. On Dec. 7, 2022, residents finally agreed to foreclose and take ownership of the land after reaching an agreement with the Maine DEP that the town would not be liable. Contact for members of media: Nikki Ripley, Communication and Marketing Director, 480-313-8850. He pleaded guilty Oct. 11, 2022, in the federal court to the conspiracy to commit wire fraud charge. Beach owns 3 Bug Farm, a diversified organic vegetable farm in Two-hour delayed opening this morning at Mid-Coast Solid Waste Transfer Station. This Week in Lincolnville: We Moved It A great concept for Maine libraries, literary centers, schools, and cafes, Waterfall Arts Bridge program teams up with the Belfast Co-op to support the Belfast Soup Kitchen, food pantry, energy assistance, Weekend Meals program, Diaper program, we are small, but we continue to do good things, the virtuous duchess Elsa, falsely accused of murder, going head-to-head with soprano Christine Goerke, a three-point credit on the State of Maine driving record, This is the same door that the protagonist walked out of 15 years before, St. George and Passagassawaukeag Races Herald Springtime, Organizations announce closings ahead of March 4 storm. The Dunicans were paid an estimated $1 million from Gates Formed-Fibre to accept the material that had been largely used as linings for the trunks of motor vehicles. On Feb. 16, Rockland Police responded to several reports of vandalism in town. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the school. The property had been the Oyster River Rifle Range, used for many years including by local police departments for training. I cant lose him. Rockland police received a report Monday, May 23 of a vehicle stolen from Tillson Avenue. Abortion pill ruling could impact rural Mainers. ROCKLAND (BDN) -- Rockland police seized eight rifles Tuesday from a local man who said he heard voices in his head telling him to "shoot up a school," according to the Knox Village Soup.The . ROCKLAND The City of Rockland recommences its city-wide parking ban in Rockland Thursday night, at 8 p.m. Take the Latch Electric Folding Bike Anywhere, Jazz in June: Grace Kelly + Staci Griesbach, Thomaston Light Presents Serendipity Online Auction, Vintage Accents Begins Worldly Wonders Online Timed Auction, The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, New Hope Midcoast Relies on Clothing and Accessory Donations for Its Largest Fundraiser, SAT Prep Matters & Boot Camps with Dr. Mary Smyth - Online this Spring, FREE Family Film: The BFG, at The Waldo Theatre on Sunday, March. Shortly after, an officer could be heard radioing that the "subject" had jumped into the lake. Updated: Dunican arrested for faking being shot in robbery, Rockland Council to consider hiring lawyer to toughen cell tower laws, Rockland area crews respond to Industrial Park fire, Triumphant return of the Maine Fishermens Forum, Exhibition On Screen film featuresMary Cassatt, Camden town budget draft released for FY2024, Mining opponents organize forum with panelists, Knox County Food Council features AIO Food and Energy Assistance. "Neither were being detained for any offense," the city said of the couple. ROCKLAND Knox County Commissioners met via Zoom Tuesday, February 14. Rockland police received a report Monday, May 23 of a vehicle stolen from Tillson Avenue. ROCKLAND Maine Driving Dynamics, a State of Maine sponsored 5 hours defensive driving course, will be offered in partnership with RSU 13 Adult Education on Tuesday, March 28, and Thursday, March 30 New Shades of Blue at Underground Lounge in Belfast. ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Rockland police say theyre investigating at least five complaints of property tagged with graffiti overnight. If you are not a supporter, please consider becoming one today. 5 at 2:00 pm, POSTPONED: Benefit Screening of PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest at The Waldo Theatreon Sat, March 18th at 7pmin celebration of International Womens Day, Teaching From the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Classroom program offered April 28, 2023, Sam Grinnell Joins Allen Insurance and Financial, AIO director to talk online of significant enrollment increases, WagnersLohengrinto be aired in simulcast at Strand, March 18, Defensive driving course offered in Rockland, March 28 and 30, New Shades of Blue at Underground Lounge in Belfast, Belfast Maskers to perform A Doll's House,Part 2 through innovative in the round, Sunday matinee for A Doll's House, Part 2, Annual Easter Day Community Dinner, takeout style, held in Rockland, April 9, Murray Carpenter presents Fish, Falcons and Frogs: A dramatic Migration, Try out creative tools at Art Petting Zoo at Camden Public Library, Rockland Yacht Club presents adventures sailing in Norway, Snow Day at Hidden Valley Nature Center, March 4 invites public to hit the trails, Wild Maine series hosts online talk of: The Natural History of Wood Turtles in Maine, Strand Theatre to screen Mary Cassatt: Painting the Modern Woman, Williams Brazier Post 37 hosts annual St. Patricks Day Supper, March 11, The Joshua Tree: U2 Tribute Band to play at The Waldo, Patrisha McLean will be guest speaker at Rockland Kiwanis Club meeting, Electric Bonfire to perform in Belfast, March 4, Midcoast Women to present Navigating Mental Health panel discussion, Bones, Baleen, and Whale Ecology program offered at Lincolnville library. Arlington police said Dunican initially reported that he was placing items into his vehicle when an unknown male wearing a ski mask approached, demanded his wallet and shot him. The owners abandoned the property after accepting more than 27,000 tons of waste, leaving the property covered with huge mounds of uncovered materials as far as the eye can see. She 2023 Belfast Ice Festival to featuresculptures, magical luminaries, art activities and lots of food. Become an online member today: To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. Berdetta Hodge, Councilmember. In the wake of 2021 - a year of historically high value for Maines commercially harvested marine resources - harvesters last year earned $574,049,682, an amount that is more in line with recent BELFAST Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 19-28. They say the graffiti included racist and vulgar language. New body camera video shows Arizona man pleading officers for help before drowning. Mid-Coast Solid Waste will have a two hour delay today, March 1, 2023, opening at 10 a.m. Camden, Rockland snowstorm parking bans, Feb. 28 March 1. Your support is even more critical during rapidly changing times, when communication is paramount. ROCKLAND, Maine The owner of Village NetMedia announced Friday night that he has closed . The Rockland Police Department has received multiple reports over the past few weeks of stolen kayaks. Police body-camera footage released by the city shows what led up to the moments before Bickings jumped into the water. Being self employed has its benefits. The five personnel who were on duty for C-Shift at Rockland FD arrived to Weatherend. A man drowned in an Arizona lake last month, and as he pleaded for help, struggling in the water, local police officers standing by refused to rescue him, according to officials and a body-camera-footage transcript. The sentencing had initially been scheduled for Feb. 14 but was delayed when Dunican claimed he had car problems and could not get to the court in Michigan. The owners failed to pay their property taxes, which forced residents to vote each year for the past 23 years on whether to foreclose on the property. Dunican said, however, it needed to accept polyester fiber scraps from the former Gates Formed-Fibre Products, Inc. of Auburn to create berms for the rifle range. Presidents Day. In a statement, Tempe's city manager, Andrew Ching, and Police Chief Jeff Glover called Bickings' death "a tragedy.". Join for as little as $2.99 per month and support local journalism on a community hub that serves everyone. Mid-Coast Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed ALL DAY February 23, due to winter storm. WALDOBORO Jean Meredith (Bordo) Lawrence, 83, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023. one officer asked, the footage shows. Police are not releasing her name until family members are notified. Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. ROCKLAND A Warren man who was arrested early Monday morning, Feb. 27, for allegedly assaulting a woman multiple times during an altercation made his initial court appearance the same day in Knox Belfast Maskers to perform A Doll's House,Part 2 through innovative in the round. Sean Bickings' death last month was a tragedy," Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching and Police Chief Jeff Glover said in a statement the city issued Friday.Bickings, 34, drowned May 28 in Tempe Town Lake. The Good Table has everything you need to prepare your next delicious meal. Christopher Beaulieu was arrested by Hampden Police on several charges. Officers turned the juveniles away and any further thefts were thwarted. Corey Woods, Mayor. ROCKPORT and BELFAST To keep care team members safe during the challenging weather expected this weekend, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital will close their walk-in care Rockland issues citywide parking ban for March 4 storm. Open to all, supported by readers. Mid-Coast Public Advisory Committee for Knox County Regional Airport announces vacancies, Two Route 90 crashes within minutes slow traffic on Wednesday, New business: Maine Cup puts state coffee industry at the forefront, The sea is rising, and so is the angst for coastal homeowners. The stolen vehicle was involved in an accident in Belfast before being located and stopped by Hampden Police Department, according to Rockland police. The station also reported it was unclear how much time elapsed during the remarks by officers that were provided in the transcript. Arlene Chin, Councilmember. ", Moments after Bickings went into the water, an officer asked him, "So what's your plan right now? NEW CITY - A Rockland County Court judge heard two contrasting descriptions of former Spring Valley Building Inspector Ray Canario during Monday's opening of his non-jury trial on charges of providing false information to the state concerning village inspections. The vandalism involved swastikas, homophobic and racial slurs having been spray-painted on public, private and RSU-13 property. An officer then says, "The other officer is going to get the boat," according to the transcript. The suspect's shooting occurred two weeks before he was to be sentenced in Michigan for defrauding a Native American tribe of more than $1 million. Help me.". The woman was found in the road at 10:19 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, according to Rockland Interim Deputy Police Chief Alex Gaylor. We are all volunteer, and cater to the local needs of Rockland, Maine and surrounding communities. Hes going to die.. ROCKLAND Rockland Police charged two juveniles in connection to a car stolen early Monday morning from the South End. June 6, 2022, 4:45 PM PDT. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Dan DuHamel at DDuhamel@RocklandMaine.Gov or by calling 594-0316 Ext. Augusta, MAINE The Governors Energy Office today released the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap, a stakeholder-driven comprehensive plan that offers detailed strategies for Maine to realize economic, Rockland City Council plans public meeting with attorney to discuss small wireless facilities and 5G technology. Most abortion clinics in Maine offer medicinal abortions only, meaning a Texas lawsuit seeking to ban the most popular pill to end pregnancy could have a major impact on women in the state seeking BELFAST The Waldo County Sheriffs Department reported the following activity Feb. 12-28. The conviction relates to Dunicans position from December 2015 through December 2016 as chief executive officer for Grand Traverse Band, LLC, which is the economic development corporation created by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe located in the western district of Michigan. Rockland Police Department thanked the Waldo County Sheriffs Office and Hampden Public Safety for their assistance with this investigation. The system is patting itself on the back for keeping juveniles out of secure juvenile facilities, while turning a blind eye to the fact that by doing so, they are not only ignoring public safety and the quality of life of our citizens but also doing nothing to help these juveniles. AUGUSTA Governor Janet Mills has nominated Jed Beach of Lincolnville to the Maine Technology Institute Board (MTI) of Directors.