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Members of Otisfield First Responders are neighbors helping neighbors

by Jon Bolduc 2 hours agoJanuary 1, 2026

Physical therapist Beth Damon, now 67, got the idea to form the group in 2009 after a neighbor who was suffering a medical emergency had to wait 15 minutes for an ambulance.

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Lewiston to swear in new elected officials but will skip ceremony

by Andrew Rice 2 hours agoJanuary 2, 2026

With members of the City Council and School Committee now on staggered terms, Lewiston will no longer hold an inaugural ceremony.

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Washington County projects less than three months’ worth of cash flow entering the new year

by Judith Meyer 2 hours agoJanuary 1, 2026

County commissioners voted to reduce the mileage reimbursement rate from a federal standard to a state standard to save money.

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Upper Machias Bay Master Plan moves forward nearly two years after destructive downtown flood

by Evan W. Houk 2 hours agoJanuary 1, 2026

At a community meeting earlier this month, residents discussed wastewater infrastructure, erosion control, emergency response and other strategies to guard against future flooding.

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Troop 121 collecting Christmas trees in L-A | Sun Spots

6 hours agoDecember 31, 2025

DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the 14th year, Boy Scout Troop 121 will pick up Christmas trees in Lewiston and Auburn. While the cities provide locations for free tree disposal, they no longer collect the trees at curbside. For a minimum donation of $5, the Scouts will pick up trees Saturday, Jan.10, and Sunday, Jan. 11. […]