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Police investigate reported gunshots in downtown Lewiston
LEWISTON — Police on Friday continued to investigate the source of numerous shell casings found in several areas around College Street late Thursday night. They said there was no indication that anyone was struck by gunfire. Police responded to the area about 11:30 p.m. when at least one caller...
Great Falls Forum: Local organization mentors young journalists across the globe
LEWISTON — As a college student in Nigeria, Linus Unah was taking journalism classes but didn’t feel he was getting any real-world experience. That changed when he became involved with Youth Journalism International, a nonprofit based in Lewiston-Auburn. Unah, who attended the Great Falls Forum on Thursday at...
Beck, Moulton confirmed winners in Livermore Falls recount
LIVERMORE FALLS — A hand recount of 250 ballots Thursday confirmed incumbents D. Robin Beck and Roger Moulton were reelected to the the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors. Beck had 140 and Moulton 139. The recount was requested by Director Phoebe Pike, who received, 138 in Tuesday’s...
Nutty Netties Cafe adding a second location in Auburn
Just over two years ago, Annette and Aaron Bucceri took a chance on running a full-time cafe and retail shop in the Auburn Mall, bringing new life to the place and developing an enthusiastic following. Business is so good they’ve decided to spread their vibrancy and food offerings to the...
Sabattus looks to hire more police officers
SABATTUS — On the night of Oct. 25, 2023, when shooting rampages in Lewiston left 18 dead and 13 injured, police in area towns prepared for the worst. The shooter could be anywhere, it was generally believed in those tense hours following the shootings. In Sabattus, a lone police officer was on patrol, hardly enough to protect an entire town or to send help where it was needed.
Balloons blamed for Wednesday power outage in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Foil balloons shorted out power lines in the Kennedy Park area Wednesday night, knocking out power to nearly 2,000 customers for nearly two hours. Central Maine Power Co. workers removed Mylar (metal-coated) balloons and debris from power lines at 11 Ash St. and restored power to roughly 1,800 customers at about 9:49 p.m., CMP spokesman John Breed said Thursday.
Wales-based school district moves forward with proposed budget
WALES — If last year’s budget battle is any indication, passing one taxpayers agree with this year will be just as hard for Regional School Unit 4. It took four votes last year to approve a budget, which was cut nearly $1 million to $21.57 million before it passed by 50 votes.
Sabattus changes town hall hours, prepares for annual meeting
SABATTUS — As the town prepares to go into its budget discussions in advance of their annual meeting in May, officials announced this week that the Town Office will be closed on Fridays starting next week. Not everybody is a fan. Some residents took to social media earlier in...
Oxford County sheriff’s fate in Janet Mills’ hands
AUGUSTA — The removal of Sheriff Christopher Wainwright “now would not only be reasonable but is necessary or Oxford County government cannot effectively function otherwise,” Oxford County attorney Amy Dieterich said during her closing statements Wednesday in a hearing to determine whether he will be dismissed. Wainwright,...
Firefighters from several towns battle woods, grass, brush fires in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Firefighters from several towns battled woods, grass and brush fires in two locations Tuesday. A woods fire was reported about 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Mosher Hill Road and Federal Row on the Farmington/Industry line. About 20 minutes later a second fire was reported in West Farmington. It was caused by a campfire Monday night that wasn’t completely extinguished at a residence at 671 Mosher Hill Road, Farmington/Industry Fire Rescue Chief Tim “TD” Hardy said Wednesday. Wind gusts Tuesday rekindled it and burned nearly 2 acres before firefighters were able to contain it, he said. It was heading toward a house at 652 Federal Row, he said, but it was stopped before reaching it.
Commemorative gathering plans to help show community support for Lewiston mass shooting victims
LEWISTON — Though the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting in Lewiston was six months ago, for survivors and victims’ families the trauma is still very much in the present. According to Maine Resiliency Center Director Danielle Parent, the shooting breached a sense of safety and security in public spaces for many people.
Livermore Falls voters elect Bryant, Kenniston to Select Board
LIVERMORE FALLS — Voters on Tuesday elected former Selectman Jeffrey “Jeff” Bryant and incumbent William “Will” Kenniston to the Select Board. Bryant received 163 votes, while challenger John Barbioni had 63. Kenniston had 213 votes. D. Robin Beck and Roger Moulton were chosen as Regional...
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