Gov. Janet Mills thinks the enhanced prescription monitoring program is one of the factors that brought down the number of drug overdose deaths last year.
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Posted inMaine, News
Two victims identified after small plane crashes at Bar Harbor airport
The single-engine plane arriving from New Jersey with 2 people aboard crashed during its approach, the FAA said.
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Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Junior Turner recognized for 53 years of firefighting in Farmington
Junior Turner retired May 31, 53 years to the day from when he first became involved with fighting fires.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton rescinds vote to close boat ramp Aug. 2 during a portion of the Blueberry Festival
The boat rides will no longer be happening because of an insurance issue, board Chairperson Tiffany Maiuri said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Three arrested in theft of ATM from Tubby’s Own Ice Cream in Wayne
The break-in to the Main Street shop was reported to police around 2:30 a.m. Thursday by guests staying in an Airbnb above the shop.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine regulators direct utilities to make power grid more resilient against storms
The utilities also are directed to apply cost-saving technology to help manage peak demand.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Gas leak rousts tenants at Lewiston apartment complex
A section of Meadowview Park in Lewiston was evacuated Thursday afternoon after workers struck a gas line, causing a leak that interrupted afternoon Bingo at the complex.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Judge rejects Auburn man’s efforts to move double-murder trial
Defense attorneys say pretrial publicity about the Poland slaying last year makes it impossible for their client to get a fair trial in Androscoggin County.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Maine Crime
‘Ding dong ditch’ shooting victim released from hospital
Dominick Mellon, 18, of Bridgton has been issued a cease harassment notice and trespass warning. The alleged shooter, Vincent Martin, has been charged with felony assault and felony reckless conduct.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Photo: Preparing for first day of school
Sherwood Heights Elementary School teacher prepares her classroom in Auburn.