The county bought the former Evergreen Subaru building in Auburn in 2022 for a new sheriff’s department, but a $29 million renovation price tag has commissioners tapping the brakes.
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Woman struck by car in Lewiston
Police said the woman was walking on York Avenue, a short street between Pleasant and Nash streets, at about 2 p.m.
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Oxford County sets lower tax rate for 2026
The rate set by commissioners Thursday is nearly $1.03 per $1,000 of property valuation, which is about 13 cents less than last year.
Posted inMaine, News
Head of Lewiston animal shelter stepping down to take statewide position
Katie Lisnik has been executive director of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society since 2018.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why 2 candidates for Maine governor are holding an unusual debate
Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Bobby Charles will face off Feb. 25 in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Murder conviction vacated in Pleasant Point stabbing death
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court handed the case back to lower courts after deciding sock-clad footprint evidence was faulty.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Four WWII Army chaplains honored at American Legion in Rumford
The first Sunday in February is set at American Legion Post 24 as the day to honor the sacrifices of the four chaplains, who helped save hundreds from sinking ship.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Nation / World
Maine copy of the Declaration of Independence to tour state
The Maine Historical Society in Portland announced 16 stops Thursday as part of a slate of events to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Posted inMaine, News
All 6 killed in Bangor plane crash formally identified
Earlier in the week, police identified 2 of the other passengers and both pilots.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
As Maine feels the affordability crunch, here are lawmakers’ plans to ease the burden
Democrats have offered a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs, while Republicans are pushing to bring Maine into line with new federal tax policies.