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Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Jay seeks new trash hauler after bidder withdraws ahead of town meeting vote

by Rebecca Richard April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Jay officials are advancing a higher-cost trash contract after the lowest bidder withdrew ahead of the April 28 vote.

Maine, News, Politics

Jared Golden casts key vote with Republicans to defeat Iran war resolution

by Billy Kobin April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Golden, the moderate from Maine’s 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to vote with Republicans, who narrowly defeated the latest effort to put checks on President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.

Advertiser Democrat, Community, Maine Crime, News, Rumford Falls Times

Greenwood man pleads not guilty in ATV crash that seriously injured passenger

by Donna M. Perry April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Joseph Tracy Jr., 44, of Greenwood, appeared Thursday in South Paris District Court to answer charges including aggravated criminal OUI.

Community, Health, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to double emergency room capacity

by Rebecca Richard April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Hospital officials said patient volume has increased significantly, driving phased renovations to expand capacity and improve access.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Brewer schools, widow of conservative activist reach $350,000 settlement

by Riley Board April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Patricia McBreairty, the widow of Shawn McBreairty, will receive the payout from the Bangor-area district following a lawsuit filed in 2024.

Community, News, Outdoors, Sports

A Lewiston native hikes the Appalachian Trail toward home

by Alex Lear April 16, 2026April 17, 2026

Joe Rando, a 1984 Lewiston High School graduate, started the 2,200-mile journey in February. So far, he says, he hasn’t let the ‘quit days’ get to him.