The Oxford Police reserve officer was allegedly hit by a vehicle, punched in the face and head-butted, police say.
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Buckfield to ask voters to consider solar projects moratorium
A special Town Meeting is scheduled for Oct. 29 to vote on a 180-day moratorium that will allow the Planning Board time to draw up an ordinance.
Posted inFranklin, News
Chesterville Select Board deadlocked on general assistance ordinance, plans further review
The Chesterville Select Board discussed accepting the general assistance ordinance and its appendices, opting to conduct further research before revisiting the matter at its next meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton board approves application for Dunkin’ shop
Construction on the new Dunkin’ is expected to begin in the spring, but demolition of an existing building may be done sooner.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
A Maine law could have forced the Lewiston mass shooter into psychiatric treatment. Why wasn’t it used?
Like nearly every other state, Maine can compel those with serious mental illnesses to comply with outpatient treatment. But the law is rarely used. Some fear it threatens to return America to a dark era of institutionalization.
Posted inMaine
4 key findings about Maine’s law to compel mental health treatment
We spent months talking to experts in mental health care about what happened in Lewiston and how to treat people who cannot or do not accept their mental illnesses.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue Relays blend fun and competition
FARMINGTON — With music playing throughout the event, some runners in costume, some teams with parents and/or coaches participating, the Mt. Blue Relays provided a fun atmosphere in the week preceding the KVAC League Championship. But there was also a competitive aspect. The Camden Hills boys and Bangor girls took first place among the 18 […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine organization aiming to end homelessness hires first executive director
Dean Klein, a homeless prevention advocate most recently from Virginia, has been tapped to lead the Maine Continuum of Care.
Posted inMaine
Cornish man sues pharmacies, hospital after his wife died because she couldn’t get life-saving medication
Stephen Jenkins said his wife went 4 days without her prescribed blood-thinners after her doctor and pharmacists failed to communicate.