Since former Chief David St. Pierre retired in September, City Administrator Bryan Kaenrath has delivered on his promise to listen to community input before the choice is made.
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Sheriffs in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties propose regional jail
The sheriffs say overcrowding and rising costs have them searching for ways to save money and improve programs.
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Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
DOJ abandons attempt to restrict crime survivor programs after lawsuit, Maine AG says
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced last week that Maine was joining a multistate legal challenge to the Trump administration’s effort to bar undocumented immigrants from using the support systems.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Democrats for shutdown, Trump for layoff threats
Maine’s Republican senator said Monday that she has asked the Office of Management and Budget not to pursue mass layoffs of federal workers, something the White House has threatened.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Longtime Lewiston law firm purchases 491 Lisbon St. as new base
The Buzz: Skelton Taintor & Abbott says its roots date back to 1853.
Posted inElections, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
As FBI gets involved, Bellows suggests ‘bad actors’ behind mailing 250 blank ballots to Newburgh woman
The secretary of state defends absentee voting in Maine and discloses that the ballots sent to the Penobscot County woman last week were seemingly intended for Ellsworth.
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Pickleball Rangeley ‘a dream come true’ for founder
An open house at a new indoor pickleball facility will be held Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2268 Main St.
Posted inMaine, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Maine’s Bigfoot Festival comes Oct. 18-19 to Eustis
Expert speakers, a Bigfoot calling contest and a quick draw camera game highlight the two-day event.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Maine’s rainy day fund reach its legal maximum in fiscal 2025? | Fact brief
The fund is primarily used to cover revenue shortfalls during economic downturns.