LEWISTON — The number of emergency rental assistance applications reported as fraudulent in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties was low, according to a MaineHousing report. Of the 351 cases reviewed through April 1, 22 allegations of fraud were made by Western Maine Community Action, which administers applications in Franklin County, and 13 by Community Concepts for Androscoggin and […]
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Greene paramedic to receive Maine EMS Lifetime Achievement Award
Last week, Maine EMS announced that George Farris will be one of five people to receive the award this year.
Revised budget approved for Turner-based school district
The new proposal reduces the overall tax impact from 2.81% to 1.99%
Poland Republicans to meet June 9
POLAND — The Republican Town Committee will hold a reorganizational meeting, according to Chairman Arthur Berry. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Ricker Memorial Library lower level. The committee will elect officers for the year and prepare for the upcoming election. All registered Republicans in the town are […]
Photo Album: Lisbon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Those who gave the ultimate sacrifice are honored Monday in Lisbon.
Poland man drowns in Martin Stream in Turner
Adrian Maurais, 36, died Sunday while attempting to swim to a float about 50 feet from shore, according to a spokesman for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
Officials: Lightning might have caused house fire in Sabattus
Damage to home at 28 Holden St. estimated at $75,000.
Lisbon man denied bail after jail escape
David R. Mockler appeared in court Thursday by videoconference from his hospital bed where he’s being treated for two broken feet after jumping from the Androscoggin County Jail roof on Monday.
Democratic lawyer enters district attorney race against Republican candidate
Edward Rabasco Jr. of Poland launches write-in campaign for a spot on the general election ballot against Republican Neil McLean Jr. of Turner.
‘The best of who we are:’ LA Metro Chamber presents awards
The 2022 award winners include four individuals, one business and one community initiative. The winners were in attendance but with one notable exception.