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Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
2 Oxford County commissioners step down after combined 50 years of service
Well-known Maine legislators Sawin Millett and Lisa Kiem will replace the two veterans when the new county term begins in January.
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Posted inEvents, Maine, News
Fayette Select Board awards public works garage roof contract
Exterior specialist Troy Trimble recommended AdvanTech sheathing as the preferred material for the project.
Posted inFranklin, News
Kingfield Select Board discusses sidewalk clearing and speed initiatives
The Kingfield Select Board discussed winter sidewalk maintenance challenges, promoted a communitywide speed reduction initiative, and addressed pedestrian safety concerns during its recent meeting.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine crime rates fell again in 2023, continuing a downward trend
The number of reported rapes, aggravated assaults and robberies were all down last year, but there were increases in drug and animal cruelty crimes.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Trump sues Des Moines Register and Iowa pollster, claiming election interference
Trump’s lawsuit claims a poll by Ann Selzer for the Des Moines Register that incorrectly found he was behind in Iowa amounted to consumer fraud.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine OKs Unitil’s $72M acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas
Regulators approved the deal with a requirement that the company report greenhouse gases it discharges and not increase rates before 2027.
Posted inNation / World, News
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer charged in 7th death
The suspect, a New York architect, was already accused of killing 6 other women, including Megan Waterman of Scarborough.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Police round up cattle after cows tumble out of trailer on the Maine Turnpike
Maine State Police said two of the cows were seriously hurt while one of the animals made a bid for freedom by running into the woods near Maine Turnpike exit 79.