The Maine Warden Service on Tuesday blamed poor decision making and a lack of planning by a group of hunters for their getting stuck in a New Gloucester bog Monday evening. They were later rescued. Cpl. John MacDonald, spokesman for the warden service, said in an email that wardens interviewed three men in their 20s […]
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Authorities investigating fatal fire in Oakland
OAKLAND — Authorities are investigating a fire Tuesday night on Sawtelle Road that claimed the life of a person in a camper, the fire chief said. The State Fire Marshal’s Office on Wednesday morning said the man who died is believed to be 46-year-old William Halley. His body has been taken to the State Medical […]
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LePage now says he’ll keep Maine residency, might run against Mills in four years
Republican Gov. Paul LePage said during a radio interview Tuesday morning he would consider running against Janet Mills, the Democratic governor-elect, in four years if she fails to implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion in a financially “sustainable” way. LePage said that would mean Mills would not touch the state’s budget stabilization — or rainy day — […]
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Former lawmaker convicted of bilking widows
A securities agent and former state legislator has been convicted of defrauding two widows out of more than $3 million in what authorities said was one of the worst cases of elder financial abuse in the state. Robert Kenneth Lindell was convicted by a Penobscot County Superior Court jury last week on 15 counts of […]
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Lyme disease cases start to tick down
Researchers say the cumulative effect of arid conditions during recent summers could be killing ticks, and possibly explain why there have been significantly fewer cases of Lyme disease reported in Maine this year. Lyme disease cases are on track to be the lowest in at least three years, and the hot, dry weather this summer […]
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Organ transplant, HIV-positive: Who should get Shingrix?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is a kidney transplant recipient. Is it safe for transplant recipients to get the new Shingrix vaccine? — J.O. ANSWER: Because the Shingrix vaccine is not a live vaccine, it is thought to be safe. It is licensed for immunocompromised people, like your son, but transplant recipients were not included […]
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Lisbon United Methodist to hold annual Christmas Fair
Soft-sculpture snowman family, a 2017 Silent Auction donation. Dot Rice, left, and Carolyn Jones show off some homemade gifts for holiday giving that will be featured at Lisbon United Methodist Church’s annual “Elf Magic” Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, with a special “pre-fair” opening from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, […]
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Gemini: Take the time to listen
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Travis Barker, 43; Josh Duhamel, 46; Patrick Warburton, 54; Harland Williams, 56. Happy Birthday: You’ll have a lot to think about this year. The changes that come your way will not turn out as expected. Practice moderation and avoid getting involved in ventures that you cannot afford emotionally, physically or […]
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FCAS: Pets of the Week
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter is featuring Dixie and Neko as its Pets of the Week. Dixie is a 2-year-old female tick hound mix. She loves to run and play, and loves to snuggle when she gets tired. She even tries to keep her kennel clean at the shelter. Neko is a […]
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The season of light and warmth
DEAR SUN SPOTS: To the person looking for someone to fix a small lamp (Nov. 8 Sun Spots), I brought my mother-in-law’s vintage Hummel “Apple Tree boy and girl” lamps to be re-wired at Lighting Concepts at 1033 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. The wiring had been cut because it had frayed with age and sparked […]