Three people who lived at 80 Beal St. were displaced from the 2½-story building. The Office of the Maine State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze, the second one there in a week.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Fast-moving storm causes crashes, cancellations across Maine
Dozens of school districts canceled classes and state offices closed early in anticipation of the snow that fell on the state, depositing 4-5 inches in many areas.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Bill would allow Maine pharmacies to set up drug dispensing sites in rural areas
The proposal is aimed at improving access to prescription medications amid a decline in the number of pharmacies and other health services in rural Maine.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmaker wants to open intraparty meetings to public
Sen. Rick Bennett said closed-door party caucuses at the State House are increasingly being used to make legislative decisions, and that his bill would provide more transparency into how lawmakers are conducting business.
Posted inNews
Maine state offices to close at 1 p.m. Thursday
Lewiston/Auburn & western Maine is expected to get blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow Thursday afternoon and evening.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Breeze Airways adds nonstop flights from Maine to Ohio
Seasonal service from Portland International Jetport to Ohio starts in May, along with one-stop service to South Carolina.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
West Paris receives Agnes Gray closure notice
West Paris has until next month to submit a rebuttal to SAD 17’s DOE filing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston handed out nearly 200 parking tickets during the last snowstorm
Lewiston has issued another parking ban ahead of Thursday’s storm, and officials are trying to gain more compliance from vehicle owners.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Livermore Falls man indicted for role in December shootout in Lewiston
Mickiel James is charged with aggravated reckless conduct and reckless conduct with a firearm.