Boris Epshteyn used his proximity to the president-elect to benefit himself, a Trump legal review found. He denies the allegation.
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Jay Select Board votes to limit curbside collection of recyclables to Thursday
Trash will continue to be collected Wednesday and Thursday.
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Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Day 1
It was unclear whether the president-elect will actually make good on the threats – issued via posts on his Truth Social site Monday evening – or if he is using them as a negotiating tactic.
Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico Good Samaritans founder Michelle Williams named Citizen of the Year
Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day nominated Williams for the award at the Select Board meeting on Nov. 19.
Posted inNation / World
Israel launches new airstrikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel’s ambassador to Washington says a deal could ‘happen within days.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Cause of fire at former Élan School in Poland listed as ‘undetermined,’ fire marshal says
The Office of State Fire Marshal was unable to identify the Nov. 17 fire’s cause ‘due to the extent of damage the building has sustained,’ officials say.
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Cause of fire at former Élan School listed as ‘undetermined,’ fire marshal says
The Office of State Fire Marshal was unable to identify the Nov. 17 fire’s cause “due to the extent of damage the building has sustained,” officials say.
Posted inMaine, New England
First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year
Scientists said they observed the first 2 right whales of the season in Cape Cod Bay on Nov. 18, and the animals are finding abundant food.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Dixfield man suffers 3rd degree burns from outdoor fire
Fire crews responded Monday afternoon to a report of a man who suffered burns from an outdoor fire.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston will inspect private water lines as part of federal lead exposure rule
An inventory of Lewiston’s 9,693 service lines found 66 lines made from galvanized steel, which will be replaced due to potential lead risks. The city will have to investigate another 6,351 lines.