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Man accused of stealing police vehicles and shootout held without bail
PARIS — A judge revoked bail Tuesday for a homeless man charged with six felonies stemming from the reported theft of two police vehicles and a shootout with nearly a dozen law enforcement officers last month. Gary Porter, 37, appeared in South Paris District Court by videoconference from York...
Great grad: Rangeley graduate Eric White found himself through music again after pandemic
RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Regional School senior Eric White, 17, is one of the most notable music and theater talents, music teacher Erin Smith has had come across her stage. He was selected to be profiled by Principal Seth Laliberte. “Eric stands out as one of the most gifted...
New Sharon man to serve 4 years for sexually abusing girl
FARMINGTON — A judge sentenced a 76-year-old New Sharon man Tuesday to serve four years of an eight-year sentence for sexually molesting a girl from age 4 to 10 at his farm in Chesterville. A Franklin County jury found retired farmer Raymond Buck guilty of felony unlawful sexual contact...
Trial of accused Alpo Martinez killer underway in New York
A jury trial of the man charged in New York City with the murder of former Lewiston resident Alpo Martinez got underway Monday. It is scheduled to continue on Wednesday. Suspect Shakeem Parker, 30, was charged in February 2022 with the murder of the legendary drug kingpin once known as “the mayor of Harlem.”
Truck crashes into utility pole, house on East Avenue in Lewiston
LEWISTON — A truck lost its brakes, hit a utility pole and crashed into a house Monday night on East Avenue in Lewiston, according to police. Several residents reported the crash at about 8 p.m. in the area of 526 East Ave. They said the truck had spun into a porch, its back end coming to a rest inside the house.
Lewiston man charged in Poland double murder held without bail
AUBURN — A judge on Monday ordered a Lewiston man held without bail until trial after concluding there was enough evidence to charge him with two murders at a Poland home last year. After reviewing a police affidavit detailing witness statements as well as physical evidence gathered by law...
Public hearing set Tuesday on building Franklin County emergency operations center in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on a proposal to build a $4.4 million emergency operations center on County Way. The hearing will be in the county courthouse at 140 Main St. The building would stand diagonally across from the Franklin...
Rangeley candidates running for town, school offices
RANGELEY — Two people are vying for election to a three-year term on the Select Board on June 11. Selectman Ethna Thompson is being challenged by Jacob “Jake” Beaulieu. Only one resident took out nomination papers for four seats on the Regional School Unit 78 board of directors.
20 tenants displaced after Auburn apartment building fire
AUBURN — Twenty people were displaced Monday after a fire in a multistory apartment building at 271 Court St. Liz Allen, Auburn’s director of communications, said firefighters responded to the 2:55 p.m. report within a minute and had flames under control 30 minutes later. Initial reports of a...
Rangeley receives 3 applications for police chief
RANGELEY —The town has received three applications for police chief, Town Manager Joe Roach said Monday. Interviews will be set up this month. An interview committee is comprised of a selectman, a resident, the town manager and a human resources consultant. Roach said he hopes to have a couple of police chiefs on the committee.
Franklin County’s tax rate drops 22 cents for coming fiscal year
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Great grad: Spruce Mountain High School’s Faith Maurais hones leadership, problem-solving skills
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School senior Faith Maurais, 18, has made a lot of connections during her high school years, easily establishing rapport with students and staff, Principal Thomas Plourde said. She takes advantage of opportunities to engage in community and school activities, he said, and has witnessed...
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