Bangor: Two news co-anchors for a Maine television station surprised viewers and colleagues by quitting on air, later citing frustration with their management. Cindy Michaels and Tony Consiglio announced their resignations at the end of Tuesday's 6 pm newscast on WVII.
The two didn't give specific reasons on the air for their sudden departure. Consiglio said that while they enjoyed reporting the news, "some recent developments have come to our attention, though, and departing together is the best alternative we can take."
Michaels said she and Consiglio were "are very sorry for having to say goodbye for now, but we'll still be around." She plans to pursue a writing career and paint, and Consiglio said he would continue his career "in a different capacity."
Their boss said on Wednesday they had been on their way out the door anyway. He said he was not surprised by the action they took. "Sometimes people leave before they're officially told to leave," said Mike Palmer, station vice president and general manager. He declined to discuss issues that may have caused disagreements but said, "There are things that they know."...
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08:51 AM, Nov 24, 2012
