Dave Mathieu of D&D Fabrications of Lewiston hands co-worker Andrew Kronillis, not in the photo, a piece of wood to provide temporary protection from the elements at a historic home on Academy Street in Auburn that was ravaged by fire last year. The cupola, at left, will be removed in the next few days and […]
January 2019
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy, sj-web
New members for Good Food Council
The Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn announces a new chairman and seven new members in January, bringing its 2019 ranks to 14. Katie Boss, Auburn resident and public health professional at Healthy Androscoggin, is the new chairwoman. This is her second year on the council. The incoming seven members represent a wide range of local […]
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What is Dems’ quest to unseat Collins missing? A candidate
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democrats champing at the bit to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins are organizing, raising money and going on the attack. All they need is a strong candidate. Behind the scenes, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is fundraising, and a Democratic group is launching television attacks on Collins over the partial government […]
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Former Rangeley man sentenced to 13 years for selling drugs, firing gun
FARMINGTON — A New Vineyard man, formerly of Rangeley, was sentenced Monday in a Bangor court to serve a total of 13 years in prison for selling drugs, including cocaine, and discharging a gun related to drug trafficking. Another man was killed in the shooting. Jordan Richard, 26, pleaded guilty in June 2018 to federal […]
Posted inPolitics
Mills administration names new director of MaineCare services
Michelle Probert, who oversees health and wellness programs at Bath Iron Works, was a manager in the MaineCare program during the first term of former Gov. Paul Lepage.
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Trustees approve USM master plan for major growth on Portland campus
The approval, which does not include funding, clears the way for a revitalization of the campus with dorms, a new student center and other features.
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Former Freeport couple sentenced for MaineCare fraud
Robert and Kristen Zuschlag also must repay more than $300,000 in restitution to the state’s Medicaid program.
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Critics call for replacing CMP, Emera Maine with a ‘consumer-owned utility’
The bill, which will be considered by the Legislature, would use low-interest revenue bonds to buy the transmission and distribution assets of Maine’s two largest for-profit utilities.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, sj-web
Two men arrested after suspected heroin death in Auburn
AUBURN — Authorities on Monday charged two men with drug trafficking after a 29-year-old man on Riverside Drive died from an apparent heroin overdose Sunday morning. An investigation by Auburn detectives and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency led police to search the home of Kevin M. Camp, 41, at 26 Fifth St. in Auburn, where […]
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Rescued hawk in ‘very serious’ condition with extensive frostbite damage
The rare great black hawk that drew crowds to a Portland park before it was rescued from a snowstorm this month has shown ‘significant deterioration’ at a rehabilitation center.