Blown transformers and $10,000 power bills can make cannabis grow houses easy for utility companies to identify, but Maine utilities question if flagging what might be illegal activity is their responsibility.
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Posted inBethel, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 2, 2024
• Elias S. Bean, 24, of 11 Ash St., Lewiston, on a charge of theft by receiving stolen property, 7:47 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at 99 Main St., Bethel, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Christopher G. Boutros, 36, of 76 Holden Hills, Bridgton, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and violation […]
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Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico working to recruit officers to reestablish its police department
Jim Theriault has identified two people who are interested in joining the police department, while he works to get recertified as an officer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
WGME workers walk picket line to protest salaries, pace of contract talks
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1837 cited the rising cost of living in Portland, including housing and ‘everyday expenses.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Stringing lights for weekend Extravaganza
Lewiston Public Works employees string lights around the Dufresne Plaza Christmas tree.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photo Album: Lost Valley Ski Area ramps up snowmaking
The Auburn ski area hopes to start its season this weekend — a week ahead of the scheduled Dec. 13 opening.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Sen. Collins proposes reimbursement reforms for EMS services
The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, I-West Virginia, would require payment for EMS services even when a Medicare patient is not transported to a hospital. Maine passed a similar bill in 2023 for patients with private insurance.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
FBI offers $15,000 reward for information about missing Maine girl
Stefanie Damron, 14, has been missing since leaving her New Sweden home in late September.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
Posted inMaine, News
Rollover crash causes delays on I-295 in Freeport Monday morning
One driver was taken to the hospital after their car rolled and landed on its roof, according to Maine State Police.