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Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Photo: Preparing for first day of school

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Sherwood Heights Elementary School teacher prepares her classroom in Auburn.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Rep. Jared Golden ‘absolutely not’ committed to supporting Kamala Harris

by Randy Billings July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

The Democrat’s opponent, Republican state Rep. Austin Theriault, accuses Golden of taking ‘the position of every other slippery Washington politician who refuses to disclose who they’re supporting for president.’

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

WIGY radio shuts down Breakfast Club morning show after 4-year run

by Christopher Wheelock July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Bennett Radio Group cited budgetary reasons for cancellation of local radio show.

Advertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills

Paris reinstitutes Budget Committee

by Evan W. Houk July 25, 2024July 27, 2024

Town Manager Natalie Andrews said she would post for the positions right away to find five regular members and three alternates before the next budget season.

Maine

Maine’s public defense commission relaxes some of its attorney eligibility rules

by Emily Allen July 25, 2024July 24, 2024

In an effort to address the state’s public defense crisis, the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services voted to make it easier for some lawyers to get waivers for their experience and training requirements.

Advertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills

Norway Planning Board to rule on demolition of Deering Street home

by Evan W. Houk July 25, 2024July 27, 2024

The Select Board appointed the Planning Board as the Historic Review Committee to see if the property can be torn down.

Maine, News

Sweetgrass harvesting may return to Acadia

by Daniel Kool July 24, 2024July 25, 2024

Gathering sweetgrass, which the Wabanaki have traditionally used in basket weaving and for ceremonies, has been outlawed in the national park since it was formally established in 1916.

Maine, News