Police have released few details about the killing of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found near Crawford Pond on July 3.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Former Lewiston funeral home chosen for 24-hour homeless shelter
The former Fortin Group funeral home on Horton Street is under contract by Kaydenz Kitchen, which will use the building for the region’s first 24-hour, low-barrier shelter.
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Posted inMaine
New Gloucester man helps rehabilitate hundreds of animals
Joshua Sparks, at Sparks’ Ark Animal Services, cares for exotic creatures at his New Gloucester home, and does up to three or four public events each day.
Posted inMaine, News
Harpswell issues warning after great white sharks spotted near Bailey Island
Maine’s only fatal shark attack took place in the area in 2020, prompting the state to deploy sensors along the coast to track tagged white sharks.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Collins, King vote against $9B in spending cuts passed by Senate
The Senate approved, 51-48, President Donald Trump’s request to cut federal spending, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Franklin, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
What you need to know about Rangeley’s Cheap Trick concert
Cheap Trick will headline the annual Rangeley Health and Wellness benefit concert Sunday, July 27.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Washburn-Norlands hosts Farm-To-Table Dinner on Friday
Friday’s dinner highlights local food while Saturday offers hands-on 1800s experiences at the Livermore Living History Center.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Summer jobs reap rewards for teens and employers alike
While the student workers gain experience, their fresh skills also bring unexpected value to the business.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools & Education
Collins, other Republicans ask White House to unfreeze federal education grants
‘Withholding these funds will harm students, families and local economies,’ the letter from Collins and 9 Senate colleagues states.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Big money already being raised on both sides of Maine’s voter ID referendum
Supporters of a second referendum, to create a red flag law in Maine, also have outspent opponents ahead of the November election.