The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn manufacturer makes bowling lanes out of paper
Panolam is the sole source of synthetic laminate lanes in the country.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Residents react to largest subdivision ever proposed for Monmouth
Final approval of the project could come as soon as March, but sign-off by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection is needed first.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Antiques Roadshow’ to make first stop in Maine for 30th tour
For years, the roadshow was filmed inside convention centers across the country, making it difficult to find a suitable location in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man shot while trying to drive construction vehicle through Penobscot County home, police say
A Corinna man allegedly stole a front-end loader and attempted to drive it through a home before being shot by its residents.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston Public Works eyeing new headquarters
The city is considering moving the entire department to a new facility on River Road. The estimated $60 million project would require a referendum.
Posted inBusiness, News
Public advocate nominee narrowly supported in first legislative test
Heather Sanborn, the nominee for state Public Advocate, drew opposition for not ruling out utility work in the future.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Livermore Falls board delays bids for foreclosed properties
At the selectmen meeting on Jan. 7, sealed bid proposals for sewer foreclosed properties were tabled to give Town Manager Carrie Castonguay time to get more information.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man pinned under car after shoplifting attempt in Lewiston, police say
A man was struck and pinned underneath a car on Sabattus Street after fleeing a nearby grocery store from which he attempted to shoplift, police say.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay sets workshop on proposed $6.7M budget for Jan. 22
Nomination papers for elected positions for town, school and two water districts will be available Jan. 21 at the town office.