Homes flooded, sewers backed up and streets were impassable Thursday afternoon when a hard rain fell across the region. Starting at about 4 p.m., fire and police crews were sent scrambling to a variety of rain-related calls across the area. One of the busiest sections of Center Street in Auburn flooded, causing traffic to slow to […]
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Commissioner: Dispatcher shortage no threat to public safety
AUGUSTA — Maine’s public safety commissioner pushed back forcefully Thursday against concerns that people in an emergency could be at risk amid a staffing shortage at the regional dispatch center, saying it is “reckless” and “damn right not true,” even as more than half of the positions there remain vacant. Commissioner John Morris acknowledged a shortage of […]
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Former Kennebunk teacher found not guilty
ALFRED — A former Kennebunk High School teacher was found not guilty Thursday afternoon of sexually assaulting a student. Jill Lamontagne sobbed when the verdict was announced, and muffled cries could be heard throughout the courtroom. Outside the York County Courthouse following the verdict, Lamontagne and her husband, Steve, stood with her defense attorney, Scott Gardner. […]
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Court sides with Mount Vernon over generator
MOUNT VERNON — The state’s highest court has upheld a ruling in favor of the town of Mount Vernon in a dispute over the siting of a homeowner’s generator. Oral arguments in the appeal by Mount Vernon property owners James Landherr and Valerie Center were heard June 14 in Augusta. The unanimous opinion published Tuesday was authored by Maine Supreme Judicial […]
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'He always made you feel like part of his family' — Swisher Mitchell remembered fondly by peers
John “Swisher” Mitchell raises his arms during an April 2017 ceremony at Colby College in which the school announced the creation of the John “Swisher” Mitchell Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball program. It was the first endowed assistant coaching position in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Mitchell died Wednesday. He was 91. […]
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Voter suppression bill cites 2016 deception at Bates College
A congressional bill that refers to a 2016 effort to keep Bates College students away from the polls would make it a federal crime to willfully spread false information to try to keep people from voting. The penalty included in the bill submitted by U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., for engaging in deceptive acts includes […]
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The Buzz: Electricity Maine closes Auburn office, Lewiston mulls four sites for new fire substation
The Lewiston Planning Board this week debated four potential locations for a new Fire Department substation to replace the one on Sabattus Street. The city is looking at lots on Sabattus and North Temple streets, including the site of the former Jiffy Lube. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) This week, the Buzz is charged up. Two years […]
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Beale promoted to underwriter
SOUTH PARIS — Community Concepts Finance Corp. announces the promotion of Natalie Beale of Auburn to business loan underwriter. Beale has been with CCFC since October 2017, starting as a business adviser. In her new role, her responsibilities include overseeing all business credit analysis, risk assessment and loan compliance. Natalie Beale
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Sawin promoted at Harriman
AUBURN — Harriman is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Sawin, based in the Auburn and Portland offices. Sawin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, is now a senior associate. A senior architect and project manager in the firm’s education studio, she joined Harriman in 2016 and has more than a decade of experience in […]
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Seven taken to hospital from Auburn
AUBURN — Seven people were taken to a Lewiston hospital Thursday afternoon when they fell ill while working at medical offices at Second Street Family Practice at 60 Second St. Fire officials said the workers began feeling lightheaded and nauseous at about 2 p.m., prompting St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to close the business while […]