Michael G. Warren, 68, died on July 31, according to the state fire marshal. The second victim, Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington, is still recovering from serious burns and other injuries.
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Lewiston will not make needle exchange decision until September
Previously proposed ordinance language would limit syringe service providers to a 1-to-1 needle exchange, while also regulating where such programs can be located.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bowdoin among colleges sued for early decision admissions practices
The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against 32 schools across the U.S. claims early admissions drive up education costs and prevent students from comparing financial aid offers.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine
Update: West Paris ‘boil water order’ lifted
The West Paris Water District’s intake system is pumping about 90,000 gallons a day into its reservoir after major repairs to the electrical panel and pump motor. Thursday, the Maine Drinking Water Program cancelled the boil water order it instituted Aug. 9.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Novartis sues Maine over federal drug discount program
The New Jersey pharmaceutical manufacturer filed the lawsuit in federal court in Portland over the program that allows hospitals and community health centers to get some medications at discount prices.
Posted inMaine, News
Wildfires are burning across Maine as dry spell adds to increasing danger
Fire officials are urging caution because circumstances are unlikely to improve soon, with much of the state facing dry conditions and no significant rainfall in the near-term forecast.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington plans to move Nov. 4 voting to vacant store
The temporary voting place, a former Family Dollar, is needed because the Farmington Community Center is under construction.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston volunteers gear up for backpack distribution
Maine Family Federal Credit Union volunteers filled 2,500 bags to give to children across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Rescue crews save man after fall at Screw Auger Falls in Grafton Township
Brexton Getchell, 21, of Unity, sustained serious injuries in the fall, the Maine Warden Service says.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
A fox in Waterville tested positive for rabies. Here’s how to stay safe.
State data shows cases in Maine this year of the viral disease are tracking below average.