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Three chosen for Top Gun entrepreneurial competition in Lewiston
LEWISTON — An oyster farm in South Bristol, a lavender farm in Appleton and a gardening services business in Sabattus were selected the top three Tuesday in the annual Top Gun LA Regional Pitch-Off at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Each of the eight contestants had five minutes to...
Franklin County commissioners approve budget of $10.6 million
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a combined $10.6 million budget for county government and the jail for 2024-25. The amount includes an additional $100,000 to comply with a U.S. Department of Labor law in connection to minimum wage and overtime rule for exempt – salaried workers, which goes from $43,888 in July to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025, county Administrator Amy Bernard said Tuesday.
11 officers on administrative leave after Paris chase, shooting
PARIS — Eleven law enforcement officers from five agencies are on administrative leave following an officer-involved shooting Monday in Paris, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General. They include Lt. Justin Brown and deputies William Nelson, Jeffrey Howe and Danielle Vienneau of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office;...
Jay woman prohibited from having a firearm accused of shooting bullet in air at Jay residential neighborhood
JAY — A local woman prohibited from having a firearm is accused of shooting a gun into the air April 27 in a residential area on Church Street. Jay police arrested Lona L. Judd, 46, of Jay on Monday on charges of illegal possession of a firearm, criminal threatening, discharging firearm or crossbow near dwelling and violation of condition of release on an unrelated matter, Sgt. Russell Adams said.
Witness says Lewiston man admitted to February 2023 killings, according to police affidavit
AUBURN — A Lewiston man charged with the murders of a man and a juvenile at a Poland home last year reportedly gave his ex-girlfriend a bag of bloody clothing and a gun to dispose of after the slayings, according to court records. Details of the fatal shootings of...
Mark LaFlamme: Local homeless grieve the loss of one of their own
“There are three deaths. The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is consigned to the grave. The third is that moment, sometime in the future, when your name is spoken for the last time.” — Author David M. Eagleman. When...
To cope with homeless issue, Bates professor says to start by showing grace
LEWISTON — About 60 people showed up Tuesday at Trinity Commons for a Thai lunch and to hear Bates College philosophy professor Paul Schofield discuss “Homelessness and the Lewiston Auburn Community: Can We Move Forward Together?”. Schofield said that “Housing and homelessness are not topics philosophers usually talk...
Experts say building resiliency needed for watersheds to withstand changing climate
AUBURN — Maine’s lakes and sources of drinking water will need to become much more resilient to combat the dual impacts of climate change and manmade threats. That was the consensus during the morning session of the annual Androscoggin River Watershed Council conference held Tuesday in Auburn, where experts in environmental fields made a series of presentations on the topic.
Sewer work to close East Avenue in Lewiston on Wednesday evening
LEWISTON — City officials announced Tuesday morning that a closure of East Avenue has been scheduled for Wednesday evening. City workers will be replacing a sewer line at 150 East Ave. beginning at 7 p.m. The work will close a stretch of the road between Pleasant and Webster streets, a news release said.
Auburn apartments, restaurant building on Main Street moving forward
AUBURN — It’s not much to look at now, but Great Falls Construction company President Jon Smith said Monday that plans for the small plot at 186 Main St. will start taking shape this summer. The project has been in the works for several years and originally included...
Auburn council approves next year’s budget in first reading
AUBURN — The City Council gave initial approval Monday to next year’s $54.25 million municipal budget and sent the $62.12 million school budget to voters. The fiscal 2025 budget, which runs from July 1 to June 30, 2025, would result in a $1.36 increase to the property tax rate.
Lewiston residents speak in support of keeping Islamic holiday in school calendar
LEWISTON – Several residents and students spoke to the School Committee on Monday in favor of continuing to recognize Eid Al-Fatir, an Islamic holiday, in the school’s calendar. The discussion was in response to a committee member at a previous meeting asking for the issue to be placed...
Source to the Sea: Kayakers showcase the Crooked River’s natural filtration system
NORWAY — Crooked River is one of the major tributaries for Sebago Lake watershed, which is one of the cleanest sources for drinking water in the United States. Believing the area may be reaching a tipping point due to more development, Jenny O’Connell wants to showcase the unique connection between the water, forest and even the wildlife in producing what O’Connell claims is “one of the top 50 cleanest water drinking supplies in the country.”
SHAREcenter faces unsure future in face of flooding, leaky roof
LEWISTON — With a leaky roof, building flooding and Director Lisa Rodrigues stepping down, SHAREcenter officials are unsure of its future at this time. Rodrigues took to Facebook last week to inform people about the flooding that has cost the organization more than $200,000 in lost product, she said. After seven years, she is stepping down as the director because of health issues.
Bates’ new president promises to build closer ties between Bates and its community
LEWISTON — Declaring that “no college or university is an island unto itself,” the new president of Bates College said in his inaugural address Saturday that he aims to build closer ties between Bates and its community. “We are anchors of our communities, and must therefore model...
Watch: Police arrest suspect after chase and gunfire on Route 117 in Paris
PARIS — A handcuffed man threw the Paris police chief out of his truck Monday, took his gun and raced away in the chief’s official vehicle until he crashed into a ditch, exchanged gunfire with a handful of pursuing officers and then stole a sheriff’s cruiser and took off again.
Junior hockey: Sam Stitz evens series for Maryland Black Bears in Game 2 win over Maine Nordiques
Maine Nordiques goaltender Carter Richardson nearly recorded his second shutout of the weekend. But a goal by former Twin City Thunder forward Sam Stitz was enough for the Maryland Black Bears to pick up a 1-0 win in Game 2 of the NAHL East Division Final at Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton, Maryland, on Saturday night.
Watch: Gerek Theriault talks about clutch hit in Lisbon’s baseball win over Hall-Dale
LISBON — A good coaching move can go awry when an opposing player steps up to the plate and to the moment. Lisbon was the benefactor of such a situation in its 3-1 victory over Hall-Dale in an MVC baseball contest Saturday. The Greyhounds (5-3) entered the bottom of...
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