AVON — A Strong man died after his pickup truck struck a tree and caught fire on Mile Square Road on Sunday evening, Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Department of Public Safety wrote in a release. Jason Flagg, 41, died at the scene, he wrote. The accident occurred just after 6 p.m. State Police “cited […]
August 2017
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Donald Trump to outline Afghan strategy on TV at 9 p.m. Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will use a nationally televised address to outline for a war-weary nation the strategy he believes will best position the U.S. to eventually declare victory in Afghanistan after 16 years of combat and lives lost. The speech Monday night will also give Trump a chance for a reset after […]
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Maine Wardens investigate body found in Wyman Township
WYMAN TOWNSHIP (WGME) — Maine State Police say a person was found dead in Franklin County. The body was found Sunday in Wyman Township, which is in the Carrabassett Valley region. Police have not released further details, but State Police say the Maine Warden Service is investigating. This story will be updated.
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Three people injured in motorcycle crash in Rangeley Plantation
RANGELEY PLANTATION — Three people were injured Sunday afternoon when two motorcycles collided on Route 17. Jason Zimba, 48, of Sidney was attempting to turn left into the scenic overlook when his motorcycle was struck from behind, according to Deputy Brad Scovil’s report to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Scott Green, 48, of Webster, […]
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More than 1,000 people rally against racism in Portland
PORTLAND (AP) — A day after thousands of counterprotesters chanted ant-Nazi slogans and upstaged a “free speech rally” in Boston, demonstrators have gathered in Portland, Maine, to oppose white supremacy. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/2fXrYyg ) reported about 1,200 people took part in the Maine People’s Alliance event on Sunday. Rabbi Erica Asch of Temple […]
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Juvenile driver falls asleep, crashes into Waterboro house
WATERBORO (AP) — Police in Maine say a home was severely damaged when the driver of a pickup truck fell asleep at the wheel and crashed. Authorities say the crash happened in Waterboro around 5:30 a.m. Sunday. Police say a juvenile operating the truck fell asleep at the wheel before barreling into the home. The […]
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Tax credits, lottery on agenda for Maine government oversight panel
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Maine legislative panel is set to review its investigations into a state tax credit program and Maine’s lottery. The Legislature’s government oversight committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday. The committee will present a review of the state’s Pine Tree Development Zones, which allow eligible businesses to greatly reduce or eliminate state […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: Tragedy amid changes brings Phoenix closer together
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Spruce Mountain Phoenix played much of last season under a cloud after the mid-season resignation of head coach Walter Polky. They went into the 2017 season hoping for a new start under Polky’s replacement, David Frey, and excited about moving from Class C to Class D. But the untimely death of senior […]
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Looking Back on August 21
100 years ago, 1917The Japanese chef employed by William P. Gray, theatrical manager, at his Lake Auburn cottage was stunned by a bolt of lightning which splintered a big pine near the Gray cottage during an electrical storm last evening. Dr. W. H. Hawkins was summoned. He made a record run to the lake and […]
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Funeral notices for Monday, Aug. 21
BLUM — Nathan, 96, of Sarasota, Fla., died Thursday, Aug. 17. A graveside service will be held at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Auburn on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beth Abraham Cemetery Fund, 35 Laurel Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements are under the care […]