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Former Sen. Bruce Bryant launches campaign for Senate District 19

June 14, 2024

The four-term state senator, state representative and union leader is running to represent northern Oxford and western Franklin County.

Health, Maine

Advocacy group says underutilized mental health statute could have prevented Lewiston shooting

by John Terhune June 14, 2024June 17, 2024

Members of the National Shattering Silence Coalition, including former state legislator John Nutting, have urged the commission investigating the shooting to promote expanding use of Maine’s progressive treatment program.

Maine

Senate bill contains military blast protection spurred by Lewiston mass shooting

by Joe Lawlor June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

However, the House version of the defense bill, which cleared the House in a partisan vote on Friday, does not contain the Blast Overpressure Safety Act.

Maine, News

Watch: Mainers invited to design new version of old state flag in contest ahead of November vote

by Keith Edwards June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

Voters will be asked this fall whether Maine should change its official state flag from the current one based on the state seal to a simpler, pine tree design dating to 1901.

Maine, Maine Crime

New Hampshire man pleads guilty in fatal Berwick shooting

by Gillian Graham June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

In a plea deal with prosecutors, a murder charge against Daniel Lafrenier was dropped to manslaughter in exchange for his guilty plea.

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

• Jonathan E. Caiani, 29, of 156 Ledgeview Cove, Auburn, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 5:01 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at 304 King St., Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • John J. Carey III, 68, of 240 Crown Ridge Road, North Conway, New Hampshire, on charges of disorderly conduct, indecent conduct […]