NEW SHARON — A convicted felon remained in jail Wednesday evening on charges of terrorizing a woman at a home on Main Street and possessing a firearm. Philip Howe, 44, was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of domestic violence terrorizing and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. […]
January 2019
Posted inRiver Valley
300-unit housing project in Rumford for sale
The approved, 450-acre housing project near Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford is in the area marked by the circle. (Submitted photo) George O’Keefe, left, Rumford economic development director, and John Bartash III, associate broker for Hebert Realty Group in Mexico, discuss the approved 300-unit housing project that’s for sale. (Rumford Falls Times photo by Bruce Farrin) […]
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Posted inLocal Sports, sj-web
Junior hockey: Martin Moioffer signed as Thunder’s first Tier II player
Moioffer, of Wisconsin, will play for Twin City’s USPHL’s National Collegiate Development Conference team next season.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Lewiston's Androscoggin Bank Colisee up for the NHL's Kraft Hockeyville
The Androscoggin Bank Colisee is up for nomination for the NHL’s “Kraft Hockeyville,” a contest for arenas across the country to receive $150,00 in arena upgrades and host a NHL preseason game next season. Fans can post photos, videos and stories about the Colisee on its “community rally page.” Nominations close March 2 and four […]
Posted inUncategorized
Maine Supreme Court affirms right of Fairfield landlord to evict medical marijuana patient
The court opinion, however, doesn’t answer the larger question posed by the case — of whether federal law pre-empts state medical marijuana law.
Posted inBusiness, News
Country music bar planned for Bayside
Proposed for an old public works building, The Whiskey Barrel plans to have a stage, dance floor and outdoor patio.
Posted inPolitics
Three more Mills Cabinet picks win unanimous committee support
The trio now awaiting a final vote before the Senate includes Judith Camuso, who would be the first woman to serve as commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Bill aims to change Maine’s license plate slogan from ‘Vacationland’ to ‘Staycationland’
A new bill aims to change the slogan on Maine license plates from “Vacationland” to “Staycationland.” The bill called ” An Act to Rebrand Maine’s License Plate Slogan from “Vacationland” to “Staycationland” is sponsored by Representative Kent Ackley (I), who represents District 82. A “staycation” is when you stay home or in your local area. […]
Posted inPolitics
Lawmakers endorse DEP nominee despite opposition from tribal members
Jerry Reid, Gov. Janet Mills’ pick to be environmental commissioner, comes under fire from the Penobscot Nation for his role in water-quality cases as an assistant attorney general.
Posted inBusiness
New Peaks Island seafood restaurant is in the works
A local couple plans to turn The Peaks Island House into Island Lobster Co.