Police arrested 34-year-old Ryan Lizotte on an outstanding warrant charging him with domestic violence.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Janet Mills says she opposes attempts to stop funding Israel’s defenses
Mills said at a campaign stop Friday that she would have issues with any effort to prevent the sale of defensive weapons for Israel’s Iron Dome.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A federal retreat from Maine’s woods
As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.
Posted inCommunity, News
Firefighters battle house fire in Lewiston, prevent it from spreading to other homes
Witnesses reported seeing thick, black smoke rising from 76 Dumont Ave. followed by a series of what sounded like explosions.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures
Dentists say a Medicaid reimbursement rate hike covering general anesthesia for dental procedures will help reduce wait times.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Maine Crime, News
Local man charged in bomb threat incident at Otisfield Community School
Lucas Johnson, 43, is prohibited from going on Maine School Administrative 17 property and is forbidden from contacting staff, teachers and administrators at the Otisfield school.
Posted inNews
How Susan Collins and Republicans are handling Trump’s Federal Reserve threat
Trump is threatening again to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell doesn’t resign when his term ends May 15.
Posted inCommunity, News
Auburn residents want to see natural landscapes preserved amid development
The Comprehensive Planning Committee is looking for more feedback from residents about what they think of proposed future land use maps.
Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times
Proposed budget for Rumford-area schools cuts 19 positions
‘This is just a really bad budget cycle year for us. None of these are easy,’ the school board chairman said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Jury finds Bridgton man guilty of murder in partner’s death
Eric Knight was charged with depraved indifference murder in connection with the death of Benita Preo.