The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler’s appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Body found as state officials investigate fire in Mexico
No information was released about the female victim pending an autopsy.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Health advocate Fowsia Musse wins Courage is Contagious Award
The Justice For Women program at Maine Law honored her for continuing her work after ‘an unimaginable horror’ that almost killed her in Kenya.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 27, 2024
• Raina L. Amann, 46, of Harrison, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 12:51 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 810 Bolsters Mills Road, Otisfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Christopher P. Barnaby III, 34, of 43 Turner St., Buckfield, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 7:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Oakland woman charged in death of infant ran since-closed child care business
Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, who earlier this month was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 4-month-old child, closed her family child care business the same day as the alleged incident that led to the death.
Posted inMaine, News
Fairfield mother and 3-year-old son found safe
Star Cunningham and her son had been missing from their family’s Fairfield home since Monday.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News
A ‘woke’ flag? Culture war unfurls around Maine’s new (old) design
Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it’s related to Christian nationalism. To most, though, the meanings of our state flag and its potential replacement are more personal.
Posted inMaine, News
Work van rolls over on I-295 in Freeport, injuring 4
One northbound lane of the highway was shut down for almost 2 hours Friday as authorities responded.
Posted inNation / World
Hurricane Helene death toll raises, cuts swath of destruction across the Southeast
At least 44 people have been killed in 5 states. Among those killed were 3 firefighters, a woman and her 1-month-old twins, and an 89-year-old woman whose house was struck by a falling tree.
Posted inFootball, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine
‘I like my brain cells’: More high school football players in Maine wearing protective ‘Guardian Caps’ — but not in games
The use of the caps, which are now allowed in NFL games, has increased significantly in Maine for practices in the last 2 years but has not carried over to games.