Firefighters from Carrabassett Valley and Rangeley responded to extinguish the fire at Stratton Lumber.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s fire marshal retiring after complaints about office’s workplace culture
Richard McCarthy will step down on Aug. 30, less than a year after the state’s labor relations board reported that the office committed a ‘flagrant violation’ of a union contract.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Warden Service looking for New Sharon man in Weld area
Michael Altmaier, 75, has been missing since Monday. His vehicle was found at the Mt. Blue State Park Scenic Overlook on Center Hill Road in Weld.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins expresses sadness at President Biden’s ‘cognitive decline’
Maine’s senior senator, a Republican, says it’s up to Biden and Democrats to decide whether he should remain on ballot.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Attorney general says Naples police shooting in January was self-defense
Eric Sweda, 36, was taken to the hospital on Jan. 15 for a gunshot wound to his arm after he was shot by a York County deputy after hours of negotiations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Closure of popular Cape Elizabeth berry farm reflects industry’s struggles
The state has lost nearly 600 farms from 2017 to 2022, according to federal census data.
Posted inMaine
Sailing camp for youths with autism comes to Portland
Twenty kids participated in the traveling 3-day camp, which is based in South Carolina and will make 10 stops this year.
Posted inMaine, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheverus softball standout Addison DeRoche embraces status as Maine’s next big thing
Young pitcher turned heads and wowed onlookers in her freshman year. And while the spotlight will only brighten, she’s ready for it.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Eight Mainers and N.H. man sentenced for underreporting herring landings
The group of fishermen and dealers are given probation and fines for a 3-year scheme involving false landing reports for the fish commonly used as lobster bait.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Free clothing repair fair gives damaged clothes a new life
At the Auburn Goodwill, Mainers trickled in to get anything from chewed up dog leashes to sentimental wallets repaired by Maine GearShare staff.