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Sabattus voters approve money for one more police officer, new fire chief
SABATTUS — Voters at the annual town meeting Thursday approved a smaller Police Department budget recommended by the Budget Committee, which means hiring one new officer instead of three. For Sabattus Police Chief Erik Baker, it was a partial win. He had hoped the town would approve $947,334 so...
Great grad: Poland Regional High School’s Jon Crump was not afraid to ask for help when needed in school
POLAND — If you were stranded on a desert island and had to choose one person to be there with, Poland Regional High School’s Jon Crump, 17, of Poland would be that person, English teacher D’Arcy Robinson said of the student selected by Principal Erik Anderson. Crump...
In Lewiston, state commission hears testimony on police response to 2023 mass shooting
LEWISTON — The head of the Maine State Police on Friday told the state commission investigating the Oct. 25, 2023, Lewiston mass shooting that the initial response as officers rushed to confront the gunman was “a proud moment” for law enforcement. At a five-hour hearing of the...
Auburn man appeals murder and sexual assault convictions in Alaska cold case
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — An Auburn, Maine, man who was found guilty in the 1993 sexual assault and murder of an Alaska woman is challenging the constitutionality of how his identity was discovered through a relative’s DNA. Steven Harris Downs, 49, was sentenced two years ago to 75 years...
Lewiston senior housing project gets $5.4 million state subsidy
LEWISTON — Plans to build senior housing on the site of the former Martel School got a shot in the arm Thursday when the MaineHousing authority announced a $5.4 million subsidy for the project. The money earmarked for the development is part of $30 million being awarded for affordable...
Lewiston schools superintendent requests staff at City Council meeting on budget changes
LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Schools Superintendent Jake Langlais is asking staff to attend the City Council meeting Tuesday when the changes to the proposed $111.47 million school budget will be considered. About 4% of registered voters went to the polls May 14 and rejected it, 743-395. It is nearly...
Embden engineer hired as Franklin County road supervisor
FARMINGTON — An engineer from Embden has been hired as road supervisor for the unorganized territory in Franklin County. Robert “Bob” Lightbody, the sole proprietor of the engineering firm Maine Highlands Development, was one of two applicants for the position, County Administrator Amy Bernard announced Tuesday. Lightbody’s...
Wilton fire kills cat, damages house Thursday morning
WILTON — A cat died in a fire early Thursday and a house was damaged at 191 Weld Road, according to officials. Investigator Isaiah “Ike” Peppard of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, was at the scene to confirm the cause, Fire Rescue Chief Sonny Dunham said.
Bates College plans biggest price hike since 2009
LEWISTON — Bates College is hiking the single fee it charges students for tuition, housing and meals more than it has in 16 years. The college is charging students $85,370 apiece for the 2024-25 academic year, a 5% increase over this year’s rate. But that figure, which is...
Great grads: Caden Dufour epitomizes what it means to be a Hebron Academy student
HEBRON — Consistent and true, Hebron Academy graduate Caden Dufour, 18, of Turner made many connections and friendships while attending the school — something that comes natural to him, Meredith Hanby, chairwoman of the History and Social Studies Department, said. “He knows and genuinely cares about every student...
Lisbon residents push councilors to keep commercial waste hauling service
LISBON — Some residents at Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting said they are against against eliminating the agreement that allows commercial waste disposal companies to take residents’ trash to the transfer station for a $3,000 annual fee. The Finance Committee has recommended to councilors that the agreement...
Sabattus: Town manager, selectman resign ahead of annual meeting
SABATTUS — Town Manager Tim Kane has resigned, effective at the end of June, according to several sources. Kane resigned just days before the annual town meeting Thursday and just two weeks after the resignation of longtime Selectman Mark Duquette. There was no official word on why the two...
Town of Livermore Falls increases sewer rates
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen increased the sewer rate Tuesday and changed the Town Office hours from a five-day week to a four-day week beginning July 1. The sewer rate has not been increased since 2019 when it went to $75 per unit plus 71 cents a cubic foot of water used. Sewer users were billed quarterly.
Franklin County approves nearly $3.7 million for construction of emergency operations center
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Tuesday to set the maximum guaranteed construction cost for the new emergency operations center at nearly $3.7 million. That does not include any “soft costs” such as architectural designs, a security system, furniture or other related items, Susan Pratt, program administrator for the county’s American Rescue Plan Act, said.
Auburn’s Crescent Beach may not reopen after death of owner
AUBURN — The popular Crescent Beach on Taylor Pond will not open this summer after the longtime owner passed away over the winter, according to his family. The beach off Chicoine Avenue has been owned since 1961 by Linwood and Deanna Andrews. Linwood Andrews passed away in December and there had been no plan in place to keep the beach open.
Auburn’s Crescent Beach may not reopen after death of owner
AUBURN — The popular Crescent Beach on Taylor Pond will not open this summer after the longtime owner passed away over the winter, according to his family. The beach off Chicoine Avenue has been owned since 1961 by Linwood and Deanna Andrews. Linwood Andrews passed away in December and there had been no plan in place to keep the beach open.
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