Androscoggin County arrest log: May 20-26, 2022

Spruce Mountain schools to use early releases for professional development time next year

Superintendent Scott Albert addressed school safety in the aftermath of the shooting in Texas.

Mexico couple sells home that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ movie for $1.525 million

The Rhode Island farmhouse where the paranormal happenings that inspired the 2013 horror movie “The Conjuring” was bought by a Mexico couple in 2019.

Democratic lawyer enters district attorney race against Republican candidate

Edward Rabasco Jr. of Poland launches write-in campaign for a spot on the general election ballot against Republican Neil McLean Jr. of Turner.

Froma Harrop: The pro-death state of Texas

There's a sick, cultural thing going on in places like Texas that equate ownership of assault-type weapons with manliness. In truth, give a killing machine to a 90-year-old woman in a wheelchair, and she could mow down a line of weightlifters.

Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich

At two weekend town halls to discuss 'forever chemical' contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.

Key inflation gauge slowed to still-high 6.3% over past year

Consumer spending rose by a healthy 0.9% from March to April, outpacing the month-to-month inflation rate.

Lisbon man denied bail after jail escape

David R. Mockler appeared in court Thursday by videoconference from his hospital bed where he's being treated for two broken feet after jumping from the Androscoggin County Jail roof on Monday.