Lewiston schools are running out of space, officials say
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With growing enrollment, including a new, money-saving special education program, officials say they are running out of space.
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Gov. Janet Mills blasts President Donald Trump on national TV
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The Maine governor went on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' to talk about the state's legal battles with the Trump administration.
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Police: Fatal shooting at marijuana operation in Turner was ‘drug rip gone bad’
A Virginia man was shot in the head and dumped nearly 40 miles away after a botched robbery last December, according to recently unsealed court documents.
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The structure, built in the 1830s and featured on the town seal, is in dire need of renovations.
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A bill from Rep. Adam Lee would end Maine's system of splitting electoral votes if Nebraska does the same, a move Lee said he hopes serves as a disincentive to partisan forces in both states.
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If the emergency bill LD 1346 is approved, it would go into effect immediately and the referendum for voters to consider taking over will be in June.
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Selectmen advocated for the change because of the amount of work involved and the time it takes for the three of them.
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After about 20 years off, Maurice Doyon is getting back into the sport by breaking in a new set of clubs.
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The school budget currently proposed would increase the share raised through property taxes by almost 8% compared to last year.
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The bill would prevent public and private colleges and universities in Maine from considering whether an applicant's parents went to or donated to the school in the admissions process.
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Girl scouts sell cookies Sunday during annual cookie drive.
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The policy limits the amount of time spent on public comment at School Committee meetings to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per person.
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Police: Fatal shooting at marijuana operation in Turner was ‘drug rip gone bad’
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Lewiston man killed in late-night Readfield crash
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Oxford County sheriff’s deputy resigns nine days after arrest
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Auburn man to serve 4 years for Lewiston drug-induced crash
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All nine starters return from last year's squad that reached the Class C South semifinals.
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These 10 area players are expected to make an impact this spring.
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A woman using music to recover from illness, a couple who make the old beautiful again and an influencer whose own followers keep him going.
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As Jay mill comes down for engineered wood plant, tariffs on imports an unknown factor
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Lewiston and Auburn police shut down commenting on Facebook
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Neighbors clash over Airbnb on Crooked River in Norway
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New Wilton store offers thousands of comic books and associated items
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Smalls to the Wall race returns April 19
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Photographer’s passion project transforms women from familiar to fantastical
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Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program
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Greenwood code enforcement officer voices campground concerns
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Bill to make opioid settlement spending more transparent advances
Lewiston man killed in late-night Readfield crash
Police say Steven Gregoire, 43, likely fell asleep at the wheel and was killed instantly when he drove off the road and hit several trees.
Work on Wilton water transmission line replacement to run through June on Weld Road
The construction part of the project has begun on Weld Road, near the Town Office.
Three River Valley volunteers form Oxford County’s first Red Cross team
The active volunteers say they each bring unique talents to the mission, making them a stronger team to respond to area emergencies.
Oxford Hills’ proposed school budget up 8.4%
Maine School Administrative District 17 will lose more than $1 million in state funding next year even as operating costs continue to climb.
Free community college in Maine should be made permanent | Opinion
Enrollments are up significantly. We should continue that trend for the good of our economic future.
Maine Voices Live with Shannon Haines, President + CEO of Waterville Creates
Join us on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in the Ostrove Auditorium at Colby College in Waterville.
Uncertainty over tariffs fuels fears of a recession in Maine and beyond
Economists say Maine is likely to fare similarly to the rest of the country, or perhaps marginally better, during a possible economic downturn.
Maine funeral director who stole over $60,000 from clients sentenced to year in prison
Harold Lee Lamson Jr. pleaded guilty to dozens of charges Wednesday tied to the thefts while he operated four funeral homes in Penobscot and Washington counties.
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Franklin Savings promotes two in Rumford
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Central Maine Healthcare oncology program gets Commission on Cancer distinction
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Stephens Hospital awards over $27,000 in community grants
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Masiello Group’s Davis, Letourneau honored for 2024 achievements
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Norway Savings Bank Donates $1,500 to Norway Memorial Library
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Central Maine Healthcare announces two senior leadership appointments
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