Wiscasset Speedway and Oxford Plains Speedway open this weekend; Johnny Clark takes New Hampshire win in PASS.
2021
Fire destroys Mini Cooper in Waterville after reported oil change
A woman told police that while she was driving on I-95 after getting an oil change, an engine light came on and she pulled over, at which time her car went up in flames.
Robert Indiana’s estate responsible for $3.7 million in overpaid legal fees, Maine attorney general says
The AG’s office wants the late artist’s personal representative to repay the money to Indiana’s foundation.
Edward Little and Leavitt track athletes shine in first KVAC meet of the season
After a long layoff, impressive individual and group performances were had at Leavitt Area High School at Wednesday’s KVAC meet.
Portland residents pursue referendum to block 200-bed homeless shelter
The proposal, which organizers hope to put on the November ballot, would limit the size of new shelters to 50 beds and thwart plans to build a new homeless services center in Riverton.
Police: Passenger in speeding car faces drug charges after Bowdoinham arrest
A Massachusetts man was allegedly found with a loaded handgun, fentanyl and cocaine.
Baseball: Lisbon keeps its focus on the present, not what could have been
After winning a state title in 2019, Greyhounds were positioned to repeat before the coronavirus pandemic halted all sports.
Committee approves bill on party lines to restore MaineCare benefits to noncitizen immigrants
The measure cleared the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee with majority Democrats favoring the change and Republicans opposing it.
Oxford County arrest log: April 21, 2021
• Connor T. Heaward, 25, of 280 Tiger Hill Road, Oxford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 10:09 p.m. Saturday in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. • Erik T. Lund, 35, of 342 Main St., Saco, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and failure to appear after bailed, 8:47 […]
Maine adapted election rules for the pandemic; bills would make changes permanent
Measures call for continuing the use of ballot drop boxes and an absentee ballot tracking tool.