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Garry Jenkins formally installed as 9th president of Bates College
LEWISTON — For the eighth time in its long history, Bates College formally installed a new president Saturday, New Jersey native and legal scholar Garry Jenkins. “What a joyful day,” said a beaming Jenkins as he stood before hundreds of people gathered in celebration in Merrill Gymnasium to “celebrate the amazing, historic, life-changing Bates College.”
Baseball: Fifth inning sparks St. Dom’s offense in win over Mt. Abram
AUBURN — Timothee Ouellette came through in the clutch again for St. Dom’s in the fifth en route to a 4-2 baseball win over Mt. Abram on Friday. Down 2-1, Saints (6-0) leadoff hitter Ashton Hammond worked a walk, and Ouellette followed by sending a fly ball into deep center to the warning track for a triple to plate Hammond.
Just-In-Time Recreation reopens for business 6 months after deadly Lewiston shooting
LEWISTON – Never has the sound of falling bowling pins sounded so sweet. The scene of so much horror just over six months ago, Just-In-Time Recreation reopened Friday and once again it was filled with the sounds of happy chatter, hearty laughter and random rounds of thunderous applause. More...
Body discovered in woods near Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Police are investigating after a body was discovered Friday afternoon in a wooded area beneath the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge. Early reports were that the body was found inside a tent in the woods on the Lewiston side of the bridge. Police, fire and rescue crews were...
New Sharon board asks PUC to appoint a receiver for Water District
NEW SHARON — With no money in the checking account, almost $250,000 in debt and no trustees, selectmen are asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to appoint a receiver for the New Sharon Water District. The request was made at a public hearing called by the PUC and held...
Auburn to vote on next year’s $121.8 million budget
AUBURN — The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading Monday on next year’s proposed $121.8 million budget for municipal, school and county spending, which reflects a 5.96% increase from the current year. If approved as is, the fiscal 2025 budget — which runs from...
No candidates on ballot for two seats on Androscoggin County Commission
AUBURN — Two of the three seats on the Androscoggin County Commission up for election this year will have no candidates on the primary ballot in June. Republican Terri Kelly of Mechanic Falls and Democrat Edouard Plourde of Lewiston are stepping down. No one has stepped up to replace...
Arrests made in Lewiston gunplay on College Street
LEWISTON — Two juveniles and an adult have been arrested in connection with shots fired in downtown Lewiston late last month. Police said a pair of teenage boys, 15 and 16 years old, were charged with reckless conduct with a firearm and with violating conditions of release from previous legal matters. Both teens were arrested and taken to the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
Avon man charged in arson investigation involving 3 vehicles at his residence
AVON — A local man is accused of setting fire to three vehicles in his yard Thursday resulting in his arrest by a state fire investigator. Patrick J. Barr, 53, of Avon was arrested on a felony arson charge, according to information provided by Shannon Moss, public information officer for the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Oxford County hires Dana Thompson as a major for Sheriff’s Office
PARIS — Following a 30-year career with the Gorham Police Department, Dana Thompson is joining the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office to fill the new position of major. The Oxford County Commission made the appointment at Thursday morning’s workshop. Sheriff Christopher Wainwright said Thompson was highly recommended by...
Oxford County hires Dana Thompson as a major for Sheriff’s Office
PARIS — Following a 30-year career with the Gorham Police Department, Dana Thompson is joining the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office to fill the new position of major. The Oxford County Commission made the appointment at Thursday morning’s workshop. Sheriff Christopher Wainwright said Thompson was highly recommended by...
St. Mary’s hospital to get nearly $4 million in congressionally directed spending
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center will get $3.99 million in congressionally directed spending to modernize, renovate and improve its substance use disorder inpatient treatment unit. The unit is located on the fourth floor of the D Building, according to a statement issued by St. Mary’s. It...
Maine author Monica Wood to speak at UMF graduation in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Best-selling Maine author Monica Wood will address students and their families Saturday as the University of Maine at Farmington graduates its 2024 class. The ceremony will be held off-campus at 11 a.m. at the outdoor Narrow Gauge Amphitheater behind Narrow Gauge Cinemas downtown. No tickets are required.
Barnes & Noble to open South Portland bookstore
Barnes & Noble will open a bookstore and cafe near Target in South Portland on May 22. It is the retailer’s third location in Maine and the second since the company was acquired by hedge fund Elliott Management Corp. in 2019. The South Portland shop will be located at...
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