Cole Berry, 19, was working in a garage when a spark caught the fuel cell on fire, destroying the car, tools and garage.
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Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru school librarian named best in Maine
Cindy Petherbridge of Auburn has served as Dirigo Elementary School librarian for 10 years.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Dozens laid off at Maine CDC after federal cutbacks
State officials say 40 subcontracted employees were laid off because of federal public health funding cuts, and more details will be provided soon.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers hear proposal to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms
The proposal from Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, would decriminalize the possession of one ounce or less of psilocybin for adults over age 21.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Truck strikes pole, cuts power to Livermore Falls area
The driver of the tractor-trailer truck reached to fix his mirror and the tires of the rig got into the gravel shoulder of state Route 133.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Fate of Sabattus Primary School in hands of voters
Residents in Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield will vote April 8 in a referendum on the closure of aging school.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge’s orders and the Trump administration’s promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
Posted inMaine
Federal appeals court revives sexual harassment lawsuit against former Bangor judge
Samantha Pike sued former Penobscot County Judge Charles Budd in 2022 over allegations that he made several unwelcome sexual advances toward her at a work conference.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Lewiston dies
The fatal crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on Main Street between Elm and Holland streets.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Anonymous donor adds wellbeing for Harrison Food Bank volunteers
Gone is the canopy, erected on pavement in the parking lot that volunteers used for desk space and shelter during all types of weather – replaced with a heated and air-conditioned portable office.