Fifty-eight prekindergarten and first-graders join rec program.
2019
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Politics
Matt Leonard hopes to unseat ‘super, super nice guy’
The Auburn Republican is taking aim at the seat held by Democratic state Sen. Ned Claxton.
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Community meetings
Speaker scheduled at Democratic committee meeting FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Democratic Committee (FCDC) will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Mallett School. There will be a surprise speaker as well as discussion of plans for the caucus to be held on March 8. At its December gathering, the FCDC […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New year brings raise for minimum-wage workers, in final phase of voter-approved plan
Maine’s minimum wage has risen from $7.50 to $12 an hour since voters approved the increases in 2016. Supporters say it has helped low-income workers, but critics say it has hurt small businesses.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Skowhegan man arrested on weapons charge after traffic stop in Waterville
Raymond Ellis, Jr. was stopped by a Waterville police Monday night for driving with his headlights off and was arrested for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says she’s open to calling witnesses in impeachment trial
Maine’s Republican senator also says it was inappropriate for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pledge ‘total coordination’ between the White House and the Senate during the trial.
Posted inBusiness, Opinion
Analysis: Why electric cars still don’t live up to the hype
They cost too much and their climate benefit has been exaggerated.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Twin sons of woman slain in Lewiston living with grandmother, still adjusting
LEWISTON — Twin boys who witnessed the fatal stabbing of their mother outside a local laundromat in 2018 are back in school and doing well academically, according to the victim’s uncle. Robert Patterson of Connecticut said the 12-year-old sons of his niece, Kimberly Dobbie, who would have turned 50 this year, are still adjusting to […]
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Brunswick restaurant hit by car reopens New Year’s Day
Byrnes Irish Pub had to close for repairs after a car ran into the doorway of the restaurant Sunday but reopened on New Year’s Day.