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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Town of Wilton stops payroll services for Friends of Wilson Lake
Town officials cited concerns over not hiring the employees, liability, insurances and other legalities.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Paul Street home in Auburn destroyed by fire Wednesday morning
Two occupants and all pets made it out safely.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Wilton man charged with sending sexually explicit photos to juvenile
Robert Fanning, 39, was arrested June 14 by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon man charged with OUI after car hits parked SUV, crashes into ditch
James Nile, 32, was charged Tuesday night with OUI and released from jail Wednesday morning on $300 bail.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Officials identify man’s body found in burned Auburn home
Brian Woodbury apparently struggled with Leein Hinkley at Woodbury’s friend’s home June 15 before explosions and a blaze destroyed the house.
Posted inMaine, News
Small plane crashes into trees on Swans Island
Only minor injuries were reported. Investigators were headed to the scene of the crash.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
National Democrats target 2 Republican seats in Maine Senate
The party is focusing on Senate seats in Auburn and Augusta, which are currently held by Republicans who are not seeking reelection.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo album: See the Tibetan Buddhist nuns create a sand mandala at Bates College
As they work inside Bates College’s Peter J. Gomes Chapel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week, the nuns said they encourage the public to come and view the medicine Buddha sand mandala as it is being created.
Posted inMaine, News
Video of man smashing turtles at Portland cemetery triggers outrage, police investigation
Both Portland police and the Maine Warden Service are investigating the incident.