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Lisbon passes first reading of proposed road ordinance
The road ordinance would stipulate how property owners and contractors must construct roads based on how many dwellings are served by the road.
Mainers pay tribute to Carter’s Habitat for Humanity work during celebration in Kennebunk
Volunteers who gathered to honor the former president on the day of his funeral say his service with Habitat over more than 3 decades inspired them to join and keeps them going.
Bullets strike Lewiston building Wednesday night
Witnesses told police they heard a vehicle speed away from the scene following the gunfire.
Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter honors his humility, legacy of service
All of Carter’s living successors were in attendance, with President Joe Biden, the first sitting senator to endorse his 1976 run for the White House, delivering the eulogy.
New details emerge in Mt. Ararat hockey team hazing investigation
An audio recording of an investigator interviewing a team member includes a description of a student being held down and bullied by older teammates in a locker room.
Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting
Pavel Dokukin, 39, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing when he refused to stop talking after reaching the two minutes allotted each speaker.
Appeals court declines to block Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
The incoming president has asked the Supreme Court to call off Friday’s sentencing.
Are Mainers paying to keep their license plate numbers?
Before your registration expires, there’s a lot to consider.