MINOT — Newly appointed full-time Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Burt told the Select Board on Monday night that he is preparing a preventive maintenance schedule on all department vehicles and apparatus. Burt said the department purchased a dependable used refilling system for the air bottles so the department would not need to go to Auburn or […]
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Republicans to collect signatures at polls for voter ID, repeal of national popular vote law
A 3rd referendum, which would limit donations to political action committees that seek to independently influence elections, has already qualified for the November ballot.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
South Portland woman who stole half a million dollars sentenced to 90 days in jail
Theresa York pleaded guilty Monday to theft charges for stealing from her former friend and employer, dental clinic owner Pamela Anzelc.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Development plan for Lewiston’s Professional Building includes housing
The tallest office building in downtown Lewiston would be redeveloped into 20 apartments on the upper floors, with two commercial spaces remaining on the ground and basement levels.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls man charged with vehicle theft, escape from cruiser
Joshua Souther, 46, of Livermore Falls is being held on $2,000 bail at the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Maine bakeries rise above the competition to win James Beard Awards
Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery won for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker and Barak Olins’ ZUbakery took home the award for Outstanding Bakery.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Lewiston mass shooting survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront
Voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will choose the Republican candidate who will challenge three-term Rep. Jared Golden this fall in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections.