Chris Rhoades, an owner of the Time & Temperature Building, says a developer plans to build 250 affordable housing units there but is relying on federal tax credits.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
‘RoboCop’ security systems pop up in Maine as concerns over retail theft rise
The flashing blue lights atop poles in some Maine parking lots are designed to deter criminals, but some question the balance of safety vs. privacy.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man who ran amok on a downtown rooftop is a changed man, he says
LEWISTON — A local man who tore out air conditioning units and rained down debris on police and city vehicles while spewing profanities during a seven-hour standoff from a downtown rooftop nearly a year ago expressed remorse for his actions Thursday. Branden R. Staples, 36, pleaded guilty in 8th District Court to one related felony […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Oregon man wanted as federal fugitive arrested in Winthrop
U.S. Marshals said they apprehended Robert Clark, 36, following investigative tips that led to Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Central Maine Community College bids farewell to Class of 2024
The school graduated 321 students Thursday night.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Arts & Entertainment, Business, Lewiston-Auburn
Ed Boucher, the local musician who wrote the Marden’s jingle, dies
The Maine music legend wrote jingles for many companies and was known as a music icon in the Lewiston and Auburn area.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Author Monica Wood talks about her latest novel before Rumford crowd
Wood’s latest novel, “How to Read a Book,” was discussed in a crowd-filled room at the American Legion.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls board votes to continue sewer treatment plant upgrades
The $21 million project is expected to be finished in 2026.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay to hold hearing on sewer rates before setting rate for 2024-25
Jay/Livermore Falls Sewer Superintendent Mark Holt gave the Select Board a variety of options to set the rate at.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Mancini’s Italian micro deli and sandwich shop to open in downtown Lewiston
The Buzz: Bourgeois Guitars purchases two lots on North Lisbon Road as part of long-term, long planned expansion; Bobcat dealership to be built in Turner.