County taxes have been rising steadily. Local leaders blame jail operations, and ask the state to step up.
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3 people injured in head-on crash in Poland
The preliminary investigation indicates an SUV driven by a Cumberland man crossed the centerline and collided with a car driven by a Raymond woman.
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Gorham man dies in crash on Plains Road in Poland
A Jeep attempted to pass another vehicle and collided head-on with a truck Tuesday, authorities say, also injuring two passengers.
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Unknown person, lithium battery possible causes of Auburn building fire, feds say
Authorities can’t determine the cause of the fire, which destroyed one of two large apartment buildings under construction on Mount Auburn Avenue in 2024.
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Lewiston pastor on the power of faith: ‘The way to dispel evil is to bring in good’
With Christmas on the way, the Rev. Daniel Greenleaf of Prince of Peace Parish talks about finding direction in God.
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Poland Spring Resort offers winter dining for first time in 50 years
The Buzz: Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant open year-round.
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Update: Poland woman found safe
Tammy Ouellette, 62, had been missing from her residence since 3 a.m. Wednesday.
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Androscoggin County budget cuts include hit to Kaydenz Kitchen request
The proposed spending package for county government and the jail is $23.7 million, down slightly from an initial proposal of $23.8 million.
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Poland-based school district envisions difficult budget decisions for next spring
Property values continue to rise and enrollment has dropped by 53 students, both of which could lower state aid for Regional School District 16.
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5 people injured in 2-car Minot crash involving fallen tree
All five were taken to a hospital on Wednesday morning with non-life-threatening injuries.