The Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize a review of the state’s involvement in the case of a Chelsea teen accused of killing 2 people in June while he was allegedly in foster care.
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Maine’s first large-scale AI data center planned for Aroostook County
The data center at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone will use Canadian hydropower and could open within 6 months.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Lead dust, pigeon mess delay trials in Franklin County
‘I would say at this point, we have been fortunate that the negative effect has not been greater,’ District Attorney Neil McLean Jr. said.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston police detective placed on leave resigns
Longtime Lewiston Detective Joe Philippon resigned effective Oct. 1, reaching a separation agreement with the city.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Halloween candy prices are up in Maine
A punishing cocoa season has pushed chocolate prices up, leaving some Mainers to choose between spending more or skipping out on ‘the good stuff.’
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Classes to begin Jan. 20 at Mexico’s new school
An open house at Mountain Valley Community School is being planned for a Saturday in November.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Janet Mills raises $1 million in first 24 hours after entering U.S. Senate race, campaign says
One of her primary opponents, Graham Platner, says he raised $500,000 in the last 24 hours. Candidates have until midnight Wednesday to file finance reports.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
The case for Wabanaki land return in Maine outlined in new report
The Maine Center for Economic Policy says the state should pay for the return, or offer co-management, of state land due to uncompensated theft.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Maine net $12 billion in federal funding in 2023? | Fact brief
Thirty-one of the 50 states received more in federal funds than they paid in federal taxes, according to the most recently available data.
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New riverfront apartments in downtown Auburn coming soon
The Buzz: Built on a tiny footprint, the urban vibe is new to the city.