Mike Haley, who made an imprint on Maine high school football, died Wednesday. Haley was a longtime coach and administrator at several high schools throughout the state. He was best known for his 25 years as a football coach, particularly in Androscoggin and Oxford counties. Haley had stints as the head coach at both Stephens […]
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Critics question plan for CMP power line through western Maine
LEWISTON — Whether Central Maine Power should get permission to construct its proposed 145-mile electrical transmission line between Quebec and Lewiston drew sharp comments Wednesday during a session sponsored by the Sierra Club at City Hall. The $950 million project would deliver power generated by Hydro-Québec to users in Massachusetts if it wins approval from regulators […]
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Paul LePage submits bills to revamp child-protection system
Maine Gov. Paul LePage has sent five bills to the Legislature that would dramatically overhaul a child protection system that has been under investigation for months following two high-profile deaths. The most wide-ranging bill has not yet been printed, but an overview provided by the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday revealed that it seeks […]
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Drivers revved up for Oxford 250
OXFORD — Even a few late-summer rain showers did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm for Maine’s biggest stock car race. As campers from around the country continued to descend on Oxford Plains Speedway, drivers gathered at the Honey Badger Bar & Grill adjacent to the track Wednesday to discuss their chances in Sunday’s 45th annual […]
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Coast Guard offers reward for information leading to buoy bell bandits
The great bell caper began late last year, when the icy waters off the Maine coast would give all but the most determined thief reason to stay on dry land. Through winter, spring and summer, the buoy bandits have picked off their targets: the heavy metal bells and gongs that sound through fog and sleet […]
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Auburn police resolve armed standoff on Second Street
AUBURN — Police surrounded a home Wednesday afternoon on Second Street during an armed standoff that lasted nearly an hour. Police were called to the house about 3:30 p.m. after receiving a report that a woman was inside with a handgun. More than a dozen officers surrounded the house, near the corner of Second and […]
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Police investigate rash of burglaries in Carthage, Weld
FARMINGTON — Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of burglaries in the Carthage-Weld area that began in May and continued until mid-August, according to Lt. Detective David St. Laurent. Deputies are working with state, Mexico and Rumford police to determine if there is a link to several burglaries that occurred in Mexico over […]
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Auburn police say abduction-attempt rumors not true
AUBURN — Police are hoping to quell online rumors that there have been attempted child abductions in the city, including at the Auburn Walmart. In response to the rumors, the Auburn Police Department released a statement via Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday. The post, which began with “RUMOR CONTROL” displayed in all capital letters, reads: […]
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Pickup truck burns in Sandy River Plantation
A pickup truck loaded with shingles burns beside Route 4 in Sandy River Plantation on Wednesday morning. Franklin County Deputy Brad Scovil said Stacey Tate was hauling a load of shingles to the Rangeley area for Prime Source Building Products in Kenduskeag when he saw smoke coming from vents, pulled over, got out and saw […]
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Lewiston man charged with robbing Sabattus Street General Store at knifepoint
LEWISTON — A local man robbed a store with a knife on Sabattus Street early Tuesday morning, police said. Jonathan Norman Thibodeau, 34, was arrested Wednesday and charged with robbery, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Police said in a news release issued Wednesday that a clerk at the Sabattus Street General Store […]