Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
After debate, lawmakers approve bill to license contractors in Maine
L.D. 1929 received initial approval from the House of Representatives and Senate this week, but could face opposition from the Mills administration, which filed testimony against the bill last session.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Religion & Values
Photo Album: Hundreds gather in Lewiston for Eid
“We live in a world that is ever more complicated so it is very important to mark this day for our family members, our friends and for the Lewiston and Auburn neighborhoods,” said Hussein Ahmed, a downtown Lewiston business owner.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Casco man faces charges from snowstorm police chase
Police say Nathan Locke was arrested after driving erratically and leading police on a chase through two Androscoggin County towns.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Norway pilot makes emergency landing in York County
Investigators said 57-year-old Joseph Bowen set his plane down in the area of Killick Pond Road in Hollis, near the Poland Spring building, at about 2 p.m.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Just-In-Time owner plans to reopen in May, tells NBC Nightly News shooting ‘doesn’t define us’
The bowling alley was one of two Lewiston businesses where Robert Card opened fire Oct. 25, killing 18 people and wounding 13 more.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Murder trial delayed for accused killer of Harlem drug lord Alpo Martinez
Martinez was killed in Harlem in 2021.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine bill limiting tobacco sales would impact just 1 store
The House approved a bill Tuesday that would ban the sale of tobacco products within 300 feet of schools. But it would impact only 1 store in the state – and it’s in Portland’s West End.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man charged in Big Apple robbery
Police say the suspect was seen on surveillance video in the Lewiston store.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 10, 2024
• Brandon M. Edwards, 37, of 417 Harris Hill Road, Poland, on five probation revocations and two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Andrew S. Mills, 26, of 253 Damon Road, Sumner, on two charges of violation of condition of release, two […]