Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine’s emergency medical services at ‘breaking point,’ commission says in final report

The most pressing concern the state’s 272 service providers are facing is inadequate funding, driven largely by 'antiquated and woefully inadequate' Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements coupled with the high — and increasing — cost of providing services.

Maine

Poland woman points finger at system for not preventing murder

Yaicha Provencher says she was never told about a long-term treatment program available in Maine, despite her ex-boyfriend's many hospitalizations.
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Lewiston-Auburn

‘Standout’ Lewiston graduate dies from severe allergic reaction

Omar Osman, a graduate of Lewiston High School and a first-year student at Bowdoin College, died unexpectedly from a severe allergic reaction Saturday night.

Auburn rezoning request sent back to Planning Board after policy ‘violation’

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Franklin

Livermore Falls house destroyed in fire, man burns hand

Androscoggin County

Petition asks Livermore Falls Select Board to take no confidence vote on town manager’s leadership

College

Men’s basketball: Pipeline to the land down under brings talent to CMCC

Oxford Hills

David Knox to become fire chief in Norway

River Valley

Selectman name Rumford Citizen of Year posthumously

Lewiston-Auburn

Photo: Child Tax Credit advocates call for expansion at Jared Golden’s office

Androscoggin County

Mechanic Falls Town Council backs lower Water Department budget

Franklin

Truck’s steering wheel locks up sending truck into utility pole in Farmington

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Christmas is not just for kids
Livermore Falls Advertiser Posted: 6:00 PM

Livermore has new website
Livermore Falls Advertiser Posted: 6:00 PM

Holiday lights brighten the night sky
Livermore Falls Advertiser Posted: 6:00 PM

Farmington team to represent Maine at national level
Livermore Falls Advertiser Posted: 6:00 PM

Wilton adds new officer to its roster
Livermore Falls Advertiser Posted: 6:00 PM

Spruce Mt. announces new manager, ticket program
Livermore Falls Advertiser Posted: 6:00 PM

RSU 9’s battle with high levels of lead in drinking water continues
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Minot man gets 33 years for sex crimes against girls
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World Cup notebook: Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus has surgery, out of World Cup
Maine Posted: 4:41 PM

State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta
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Hartland man dies when SUV strikes tree in Canaan
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Winter meetings: Red Sox miss out on reliever Tommy Kahnle

Homeless in Maine

Maine

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Opinion

Opinion

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, Dec. 6

Letters

Jane Mickeriz: We don’t elect people based on their DNA
- Amy Dieterich: ‘We have to do better as a community for people like Gabe’

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175th anniversary

Looking Back on Dec. 6: ‘A tramp cat makes known house afire’

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Lewiston-Auburn

Buzzing, bustling and bouncing: Holiday cheer fills Dufresne Plaza in Lewiston

Maine

Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable

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No ‘fairy godmother,’ Ms. Sun Spots celebrates 50 years of advice, support and community connections

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Wrestling

2022-23 wrestling preview capsules
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Varsity Maine

Basketball: With the departure of Cooper Flagg, what will 2022-23 season look like?

Football

All-Region Football Player of the Year: Noah Carpenter, Leavitt
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Chapter 29: Lowell’s last years
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Looking Back on Dec. 5: ‘Flames level Forster MFG. Strong plant’

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Lewiston-Auburn

Photo: Child Tax Credit advocates call for expansion at Jared Golden’s office

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Aerial Photos: Athletic fields progressing at the new Edward Little High School site

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Auburn Housing Authority still investigating why heating failed in power outage

The 111-unit Barker Mill Arms housing complex in New Auburn was without heat for an entire night.

Petition asks Livermore Falls Select Board to take no confidence vote on town manager’s leadership

Town Manager Amanda Allen said most allegations in the 5-page, nonbinding petition are untrue.

Selectman name Rumford Citizen of Year posthumously

Michael Peter Chase died Aug. 25. Chase was a 25-year firefighter, a volunteer in the community, served on the Charter Commission, the Planning Board and the County Budget Committee.

David Knox to become fire chief in Norway

The veteran firefighter with 38 years of experience replaces Dennis Yates, who will step down at the end of the month.

The midterms may be over, but we have other civic responsibilities

Today, we owe it to each other to ensure that all American citizens can cast a ballot — but staying politically involved beyond voting, echoing the tradition of those who signed petitions in the 19th century, can safeguard our democracy.

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Join us for a virtual conversation about what hidden gems can be found in our archives, now on Newspapers.com.

North Carolina attack described as ‘wakeup call’ to protect power substations

The governor calls for a thorough assessment of the state's critical infrastructure, and thousands remain without power after a person or persons shot up 2 substations.