Volunteers who gathered to honor the former president on the day of his funeral say his service with Habitat over more than 3 decades inspired them to join and keeps them going.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Bullets strike Lewiston building Wednesday night
Witnesses told police they heard a vehicle speed away from the scene following the gunfire.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
New details emerge in Mt. Ararat hockey team hazing investigation
An audio recording of an investigator interviewing a team member includes a description of a student being held down and bullied by older teammates in a locker room.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting
Pavel Dokukin, 39, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing when he refused to stop talking after reaching the two minutes allotted each speaker.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine
Are Mainers paying to keep their license plate numbers?
Before your registration expires, there’s a lot to consider.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Rep. Golden among Democrats to support immigration crackdown bill
The bill, which was supported by 48 Democrats, would require the detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with shoplifting, theft, burglary and larceny.
Posted inMaine
Judge’s ruling acknowledges that hundreds of Mainers’ rights are being denied
The state could be on a path to a widespread reform after a Superior Court justice ruled that many people facing serious criminal charges haven’t received the court-appointed lawyer they are entitled to under the Constitution.
Posted inMaine, New England
Gov. Mills to attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter
The celebration of the 39th president’s life will be held at the Washington National Cathedral.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Gunfire reported in downtown Lewiston
At about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, a woman who lives near Androscoggin Avenue called police to report she heard five shots that seemed to come from the area of Bartlett Street hill.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus man gets 35 months for dealing crack cocaine
A judge says he imposed a sentence that is in keeping with the policy of the U.S. Department of Justice to treat powder cocaine and crack cocaine crimes equally.