Submissions are now open for a public art piece in Brunswick created using parts of the Frank J. Wood Bridge, which is slated for demolition.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Accused Lewiston dine and dasher sentenced to one day in jail
According to Androscoggin County Jail records, Devin Skehan was set to be released from the jail Wednesday afternoon after he was sentenced to one day with time served.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
For Farmington woman, bringing Vietnam War Memorial replica to town was a yearlong labor of love
Jennifer Ballou, a U.S. Navy veteran, was recognized by the town for her vision to bring the “Wall That Heals” to Farmington, which drew over 8,800 visitors to Farmington last week.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Outdoors
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Trust for Local News hires 3 to bolster innovation, community engagement
Leaders of the nonprofit that owns most of Maine’s daily newspapers said the hires will build on efforts to modernize the state’s news landscape.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
A bird’s-eye view as Lewiston’s Wedgewood housing development nears completion
The multi-unit apartment complex in downtown Lewiston nears completion.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Searchers for missing Rangeley man praised for efforts amid heat, storms
Brian Shorey, 61, was found Tuesday afternoon and flown to a Bangor hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after two-day search.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Planned Parenthood in Maine seeking more state funding to offset budget cuts
The Republican budget bill targets federal funding for non-abortion services at Planned Parenthood.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn buys building to serve as temporary fire station while new public safety headquarters is built
The city purchased 67 Kittyhawk Ave. for $1.3 million to be used while a new home for the city’s police and fire departments is constructed.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Food, Maine, News
5 things you need to know about Moxie, America’s oldest soda
America had Moxie. Then it got moxie.