Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Mainers give their take on whether Americans can bridge the political divide.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Hundreds pitch ideas for a new Maine state flag design
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will decide which one of about 400 submissions will go to voters in November.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Peru summer program students learn about disabilities
Dirigo Elementary School students participate in a CARE workshop.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, July 22 LEWISTON — City Council ad hoc committee on establishing a homeless shelter, noon in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. TUESDAY, […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged in Poland murders seeks to move trial
The judge says she will make a decision, but could change her mind later before the trial.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L/A RiverFest 2024: Celebrating the Androscoggin River
The two-day festival returned early Friday for a fourth year, with something for everyone looking to spend time by the Androscoggin River.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Asbestos remediation work, roof replacement almost complete at Bates Mill No. 5
The roof replacement is temporary, with an expected lifespan of five to 10 years.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 19, 2024
• Marc W. Chiasson Jr., 21, of 203 Upton Road, Andover, on a charge of violating protection from abuse order, 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at 160 Lincoln Ave., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Natasha L. Frost, 36, of 321 Penobscot St., Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 10:43 p.m. Thursday, July […]
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Photo Album: Waterford World’s Fair
Waterford World’s Fair, based on preservation and education of agriculture, runs through Sunday.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Topping ceremony marks milestone at new K-8 school in Mexico
Two beams signed by 800 students last month are lifted into place.