Lorenze Labonte was moved to Maine State Prison before his trial on a murder charge in connection with the death of Ahmed Sharif in Biddeford last year. His attorney says he can barely make phone calls.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Bates College students rally to organize opposition to Trump
Rallygoers worried about plans to deport undocumented immigrants, restrict abortion and more.
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Posted inMaine, News
Yale to return human remains, artifacts linked to Wabanaki Nations
The remains found in Hancock County more than 70 years ago, as well as 8 cultural items found over a century ago, have been in the possession of the Yale Peabody Museum.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 12, 2024
• Michelle M. Albert, 52, of 103 Pioneer St., West Paris, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:02 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at that address, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ronald P. Cote, 41, of 79 Girardin Lane, Poland, on charges of violation of condition of release, domestic violence assault, domestic […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn reaches agreement with ed techs, secretaries for new contract
The new tentative agreement between the school district and about a 100 of its staff outlines 3 percent raises for each year, plus new paid lunch breaks, a 3-day bereavement leave and other improved benefits.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: Gaining leverage in Farmington
Two sections of fence around Hippach Field were destroyed in late August after it was hit by a vehicle that left the scene.
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Peru school principal receives national award in D.C. ceremony
Swan was one of 37 recipients of the National Distinguished Principal of the Year Award.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
40 percent market adjustment jumps Rumford tax rate
Rumford had maintained a tax rate of $22.18 per $1000 of assessed value for the past two years, but O’Keefe noted that that was based on old assessed values.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
University of Maine system reports historically high retention rate
More than 75% of undergraduates who were enrolled last fall returned to school this year. The system said that’s the highest number since they began tracking retention data two decades ago.