Sandi Isgro, of Stratton, is president of the American Society of Dowsers and recently taught a beginner class on the controversial method for finding water, among other things.
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Children treated after fire in Oxford
Fire crews were called to 72 Gore Road about 5 p.m. for a report of a camper ablaze.
Woman burned in fire at Kaydenz Kitchen in Lewiston
Authorities were called to the 551 Lincoln St. food pantry for reports of an explosion followed by flames from a burning car spreading to the building.
Pigeons moved into the Franklin County courthouse clock tower. It’ll cost $18K to clean them out
Numerous dead pigeons, some live birds and droppings were discovered in the tower in early September.
Lewiston schools getting better at retaining teachers
In 2022, the district lost one-third of its educators. Since then, things have improved markedly.
Maine trims emergency heating assistance as COVID-era program runs down
The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.
At 92, Bethel train enthusiast looks to scale down beloved village
Dean Walker said he’s ready to let go of the model train village he has been developing for decades at his home in Bethel.
Progressive groups pour money into Maine referendum campaigns
Money doesn’t guarantee victory, but campaign finance reports filed Monday show that groups opposing voter ID and supporting a red flag law are better positioned to reach and mobilize voters ahead of the election.
Blown transformer sets off sparks, lights fires in Paris
A transformer blew at 227 Main St. in Paris about 2 p.m., reportedly setting hay bales on fire in front of Paris Farmers Union.
Police locate human remains in Clinton
A heavy police presence was visible Tuesday outside a home and in a field on Main Street.