The Maine Department of Labor reports little change in job market conditions in March, with non-farm jobs reaching the second-highest number on record.
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Update: No injuries reported after early morning fire destroys 15 units at Augusta’s Senator Inn
A passerby reported the fire around 12:29 a.m. Friday, as the back of the hotel was engulfed in flames.
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Norway names police Chief Jeffrey Campbell as interim town manager
He replaces Jeffrey Wilson, who was appointed a district court judge by the governor last month.
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Portland’s Amtrak station may move from Thompson’s Point
To shorten trip times, the operator of the Amtrak Downeaster is considering relocating the Portland station to one of 3 sites along St. John Street.
Posted inMaine, Politics
After Lewiston shooting, Maine lawmakers approve expanded background checks, waiting period
But the full Legislature never took up a proposal for a red flag law that would give families, in addition to law enforcement, the ability to restrict a person’s access to weapons without a mental health evaluation.
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At Portland City Hall, mourners pay their respects to former Gov. Joseph Brennan
At the start of public viewing Thursday, friends and old political allies spoke of his varied facets: politician, working-class Irishman and lifelong Portland resident.
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Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery
As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it’s getting pushback from legislators who say they’re hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Peru woman admits to three federal drug and firearm felonies
Mandy Shorey faces 15 years to life in prison on the charges.
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Leeds man seeks dismissal of murder charge
An attorney for Joseph Chute says prosecutors lack evidence that a crime was committed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photos: The art of messaging in Lewiston
T-shirts will be featured as part of the Clothesline Project, where each collection of clothing is decorated to represent a particular theme.