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Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn

Swift action saves life of 8-year-old on Bear Pond Beach in Turner

by Steve Collins July 22, 2022July 25, 2022

A young girl is alive today because bystanders acted quickly after she began drowning Thursday.

Androscoggin County, Maine

Nine-year-old Poland girl killed when tree falls on car at campground during storm

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

The severe storm caused extensive damage in the Standish and Sebago area Thursday afternoon.

Androscoggin County, News

State plans public boat launch to Allen Pond; residents express environmental, communication concerns

by Vanessa Paolella July 21, 2022July 22, 2022

The state signed a contract with a private landowner in December to purchase a 4-acre parcel on the northeast side of the pond.

Androscoggin County, News

Wales board thinking about snowplowing contracts

by Ambrose Ward July 21, 2022July 22, 2022

WALES — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night discussed options for snowplowing. One bid has been received and the board will meet with another company soon. The bidder offered a “lower-than-average” price, according to Bill Austin, public works chief. The town will provide salt and sand. On another matter, Austin said tool boxes and […]

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

RSU 16 set to welcome new staff members this fall

by Ambrose Ward July 21, 2022July 24, 2022

Poland Regional High School has hired a new principal and Poland Community School a new principal and assistant principal.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Androscoggin commissioners award federal funds for several projects

by Steve Sherlock July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

A total of $22 million is available, but requests from county officials and nonprofit organizations are more than $27.5 million.

Androscoggin County

Motorcyclist injured Wednesday is home from hospital

by Sun Journal staff report July 21, 2022July 22, 2022

POLAND — A 73-year-old motorcyclist from Auburn, injured Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Poland, was released later the same day from Central Maine Medical Center after receiving treatment. Deputy Connor Pinkham of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said Peter Dingley received chest injuries in the crash. Dingley was riding a Ducati motorcycle, Pinkham said, […]

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