Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico residents raise more questions about idle police force
Residents question the future of the police force amid ongoing recruitment challenges.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
State police arrest Hiram man after vehicle pursuit, Augusta standoff
Zebbie Thomas, 32, was arrested after a short standoff on Sadies Way in Augusta and transported to the Kennebec County jail.
Posted inFranklin, News, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Wilton votes to go with Massachusetts company for mini-pumper
The cost of the Bulldog truck is $360,516 and the equipment is $22,897 and will be bought through a four-year lease-purchase agreement.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon town manager to negotiate one-year lease with LACO Food Pantry
Though the Lisbon Area Christian Organization Food Pantry requested a three-year lease, town councilors were open to negotiating a shorter term lease.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Schools & Education
University of Maine system to explore adding a medical school
The state’s public university system has engaged with a national consultant to study the feasibility of establishing a medical school.
Posted inMaine
Maine DEP downplays Brunswick chemical spill risk to private drinking wells
The Department of Environmental Protection plans to ask nearby residents for permission to test their private drinking water wells, but it will not be sampling every one.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Schemengees Bar & Grille co-owner David Lebel dies at 57
The Lebels bought Schemengees more than a quarter century ago because, they once said, they both loved pool so much.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston police search for missing teen
Alyssa Jasper, 14, of Lewiston, left home on her own accord Saturday evening, police said.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Cornel West remains on Maine ballot after review of signatures
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said there were enough valid signatures to qualify the former Harvard professor and independent candidate to run for president.