RUMFORD — The Budget Committee has approved a municipal spending plan of $8.569 million for the 2017-18 fiscal year, an increase of close to 6 percent from 2016-17. Following the March 6 meeting, Selectman Mark Belanger noted the budget is up by $1 million over the past two years. Residents will vote on the budget on […]
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Local 'heroes' honored by American Red Cross
LEWISTON — Heroes come in all sizes. From a big man who kicked down doors to save people from fire to a bubbly 6-year-old who started a free library on her lawn, the title of “hero” was made official for them and several others Tuesday morning at the 14th annual Real Heroes Breakfast of the […]
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Livermore Falls looking at police coverage options
LIVERMORE FALLS — Town officials are considering all options for police coverage, Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Louise Chabot said Monday. “Right now, with money as tight as it is, we have to pursue all of our options,” she said. “It ultimately will be the people’s decision.” The board had directed Town Manager Kristal Flagg to […]
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Admiral, 7 other navy officials charged with corruption in 'Fat Leonard' indictment
The Justice Department unsealed a fresh indictment Tuesday charging eight current and former Navy officials — including an admiral — with corruption and other crimes in the “Fat Leonard” bribery case, escalating an epic scandal that has dogged the Navy for the past four years. Among those charged were Rear Adm. Bruce Loveless, a senior […]
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Fact Check: Democrats and Republicans loose with facts in health debate
Graphic shows Congressional Budget Office estimates of uninsured under the Affordable Care Act and Republican alternative. WASHINGTON — The Congressional Budget Office report on a Republican health care bill has set off an intense reaction in Washington, and some on both sides of the debate are playing loose with the facts. Republicans are overlooking President […]
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The Buzz: Lewiston OKs Subway's site home and possible putting green
The Buzz this week isn’t going to let a blizzard get in the way, not when there’s Maine’s first potential Subway with a putting green and new manufacturing jobs to talk about. On Monday night, the Lewiston Planning Board unanimously approved a 1,860-square-foot Subway restaurant for the corner of Mollison Way and Main Street. City […]
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Fryeburg Academy’s Project Graduation hosting Marley
FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center will host comedian Bob Marley at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30. Marley, a Maine native, has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central and has performed on the “Late Show with David Letterman,” the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” […]
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Tight budgets could complicate Sessions' vow to fight crime
In this Friday, March 10, 2017, photo, Oakland police detectives and FBI agents work together in the offices of the Oakland Safe Streets Task Force in Oakland, Calif. Standing at left is Oakland homicide detective Jason Turner. The federal government already plays a big role in fighting violent crime in cities, through grants and partnerships. […]
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'Hero' author does signing, workshop
FARMINGTON — Kendra Levin, author of “The Hero is You: Sharpen your Focus, Conquer Your Demons, and Become the Writer you were Born to Be,” will be at DDG Booksellers, at 7 p.m., Wednesday , March 15, for a book signing and writer’s workshop. Levin is executive editor at Penguin Young Readers Group and certified […]