A new ‘Rail Link’ between North and South stations would ease passenger rail between Maine and the rest of America
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Sagadahoc County voters consider criticism from governor, Lewiston commission in vote for sheriff
Both candidates have been criticized for the department’s failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it’s not on their radar.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn fire crews battle blaze on South Main Street
Crews were called out to 115 South Main St., near the corner at 9th Street, at about 10 p.m. for a report of a working structure fire.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Route 26 shut down in Oxford after motorcyclist collides with police cruiser
Police from Mechanic Falls and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office were assisting at the scene. A section of Route 26 near the Hampton Inn was closed to traffic.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico childhood education program serving preschoolers and high school students
The program includes 12 preschool children and 13 high school students.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lisbon High suspends football team activities in wake of hazing investigation
Lisbon Police Department confirms an ongoing investigation into hazing “involving multiple people” at the school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Event to provide assistance to veterans scheduled Wednesday in Lewiston
The event at Veterans Memorial Park is to provide services and supplies.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Potential appointees for Livermore Falls school board seat to share why they want it
With a vacancy on the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors, Livermore Falls selectmen want input on reasons why potential appointees want it.
Posted inOxford Hills
Porter motorcyclist killed fleeing from police in Sweden on Monday
Police said 42-year-old Thomas Welch died in spite of efforts by an Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy and witnesses who made attempts to revive him.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Mills creates committee to study Maine’s school construction funding
The 13-member commission’s study will be the first such review since 1998. ‘It’s time for a new look at how Maine pays for school construction,’ the governor says.