Experts say remaining mum likely won’t hurt the Lewiston Democrat at the polls.
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Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Nation / World
Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Her proposal includes the government providing assistance to first-time buyers, tax breaks for homebuilders, and expanding existing incentives for companies that construct rental homes.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 27, 2024
• Max A. Begin, 18, of 21 Holt Road, Clinton, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Oxford Plains Speedway, by Fryeburg Police Department. • Ethan R. Brown, 24, of 26 Marion Ave., Norway, on charges of aggravated assault, criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a […]
Posted inMaine, New England, News
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
The Hampstead resident’s EEE infection was the first in New Hampshire in a decade. Maine’s CDC has also warned of the presence of EEE and West Nile viruses in animals.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Fourth man charged in deadly Woodford Street shooting rejects 12-year plea deal
Court proceedings in the 4 cases have dragged on for years since the fatal Portland shooting. The soonest that the last suspect, Jonathan Geisinger, will go to trial is August 2025.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Paris board appoints police chief
Chief Michael Ward of Oxford will begin his duties Monday.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: Trail riding in Farmington
Lorien Batt of Wilton and her quarter horse, Obi, 17, rode a trail to the top of Titcomb Mountain on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
University of Maine System sees highest enrollment in 3 years
The 2024-25 school year will have the highest enrollment since 2021.
Posted inNews
Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they?
Ultraprocessed foods make up the bulk of the U.S. food supply and most Americans don’t go a day without eating some.
Posted inNation / World
Immigrant families in limbo after judge puts U.S. program for spouses on hold
The court order, which lasts for 2 weeks but could be extended, comes one week after the Department of Homeland Security began accepting applications.