Abdiraham Duale, 24, was taken to St. Mary’s hospital in Lewiston Wednesday night by a personal vehicle.
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Former Victor News building in Lewiston eyed for housing
A proposal would redevelop the Park Street building into 12 studio apartments.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Mystery Photo for Sept. 7, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift
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Residents to vote tonight on design for new Oxford Hills Middle School
OHMS’ volunteer building committee recommends a construction plan funded almost entirely by the Maine Department of Education.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston man arrested after Oxford police officers assaulted with bear spray
A King Street resident was assaulted in his driveway as he attempted to leave his home for work Wednesday morning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Lawmakers request details on Child and Family Services’ interactions with family of teen accused of killing relatives in Chelsea
Sens. Jeff Timberlake, R-Androscoggin, and Brad Farrin, R-Somerset, say a ‘series of failures’ by the department appear to have led to the slayings of a father and son found dead in their Chelsea home in June.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County jail has been overcrowded the past two months, sheriff says
Eleven inmates have been sent to Somerset County Jail in Madison at a cost of $90 per day for boarding.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Litchfield Fair to host day for the deaf and hard of hearing
The day will offer enhanced accessibility for a range of offerings people expect from a Maine fair.
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Media circus leaves Old Town, but escaped lizard remains at large
Blue, a 4-foot-long tegu, escaped from her owner’s yard last Sunday, and police say there’s not much they can do but wait for someone to spot her.
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Number of Maine children in state custody hits 4-year low after rising for years
The total of kids removed because of suspected abuse or neglect has fallen steadily after reaching its highest level in 20 years last summer. State officials say the trend is evidence that its embattled child welfare system is turning a corner.