The Freedom of Information Award from the New England First Amendment Coalition recognizes the group of newspapers for ‘relentlessly’ requesting public information from the government that helped it report on Maine’s deadliest mass shooting.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Blackie’s Farm Fresh Produce completes expansion
The Buzz: cPort Credit Union to open branch in Lewiston; Auburn’s Republic Jewelry and Collectibles is marking 40 years in business.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay crash strews trailer contents over state Route 133 in Jay
Traffic was rerouted for about 75 minutes after Mark Bogue, 73, of Farmington lost control of an SUV while hauling a trailer.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine abortion providers, Gov. Mills praise Supreme Court ruling
The failed effort to ban access to a commonly used abortion drug was closely watched in Maine.
Posted inNews, River Valley
George O’Keefe named Rumford town manager
An open house will be held June 20, Stacy Carter’s final day as town manager.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Family of man shot in Portland confronts his killer in court
Damion Butterfield, 24, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for Derald Coffin’s death in 2022.
Posted inMaine, News
Army reservists’ mental health oversight differs from active-duty troops, Lewiston commission told
Thursday’s appearance by an Army doctor was a chance for members to get clarity on what types of resources were offered to mass shooter Robert Card in the months before last year’s tragedy.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2024, Schools & Education
Poland-area school budget going back to committee for possible changes
Voters rejected the $29.3 million spending proposal Tuesday.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
These Oxford Hills men are on a mission to help people in need
Men from six churches meet weekly for breakfast and decide on projects.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Tyler McDonald elected road commissioner in Peru
McDonald to succeed Brad Hutchings, who was elected to a three-year term in June 2023, but has resigned, effective June 30, 2024.