Dongming Liao, 41, was arrested at a residence on Cooley Road and charged with illegal cultivation of marijuana, officials said.
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Former Ellsworth police chief fired for likely being under the influence
The Ellsworth City Council determined Glenn Moshier was ‘more likely than not’ under the influence of alcohol when he went to the police station on the night of Dec. 22.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston amends lease agreement for new police station as costs rise
The cost of the building rehabilitation, once estimated at $12 million, is now expected to cost $15.16 million.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon councilors agree to expand ATV access routes on town roads
The changes would expand ATV access routes in town by more than 2 1/2 miles.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine now has greater oversight of freight railroads, but public access to data is limited
A law signed by Gov. Janet Mills allows the public to access records about hazardous materials moving along Maine tracks, but only after a derailment or spill.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine House backs data privacy bill
The legislation aims to regulate the collection, use, processing, transfer, sale and deletion of non-publicly available personal data. Business groups say the bill would detach Maine’s businesses from the global online marketplace.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Housing committee calls on Lewiston and Auburn to collaborate on a permanent shelter
The Housing Committee called on Lewiston to create an ad hoc committee to work with Auburn’s shelter committee on the prospect of a permanent shelter.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Spruce Mountain Primary School students win sweet challenge: principal becomes a sundae
Students at the Livermore school read 7,100 books, exceeding a challenge to read 5,000 books for Read Across America in March.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers revive, then kill tribal online gambling bill
The bill had been rejected in the House and Senate, but Sen. Mattie Daughtry asked that it be reconsidered Tuesday. It passed in the Senate only to fail again hours later in the House.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn author hopes to inspire others to embrace their stories, find empowerment
For Dawn Sullivan, the publication of ‘Shadow Alchemy’ marks a milestone in her personal and professional growth setting the stage for future writing projects, including her own memoir.