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Sabattus man charged in November car chases

by Christopher Williams March 7, 2023March 8, 2023

Diego Martinez faces nearly a dozen crimes stemming from three car chases, police say.

Androscoggin County, News

Low turnout prompts Minot officials to consider voting at the polls

by Christopher Williams March 7, 2023

A Saturday snowstorm is blamed for low attendance at the annual Town Meeting.

Androscoggin County

Mechanic Falls town budget proposal up 8.7%

by Eriks Petersons Special to the Sun Journal March 7, 2023

MECHANIC FALLS — Town Manager Vic Hodgkins advised town councilors this week that inflation is the chief culprit behind an 8.7% increase in the proposed $1.84 million municipal budget for 2023-24. It’s $267,727 more than this year’s $1.57 million. At Monday night’s public hearing on the spending plan, Hodgkins said, “Unfortunately, I did not factor […]

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Turner-based MSAD 52 may plan remote days for hazardous weather

by Vanessa Paolella March 7, 2023

School Administrative District 52 board authorizes superintendent to schedule remote learning in place of snow days.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Turner-based district adds school resource officer to proposed budget

by Vanessa Paolella March 6, 2023

If approved, the school district will pay the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office $114,000 for an officer, a cruiser and equipment.

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Inland Maine hit with a foot of snow Saturday

by Joe Charpentier March 4, 2023March 5, 2023

Areas of central and western Maine were hit with about a foot of snow or more during the Friday night and Saturday morning snow storm. National Weather Service forecasters say more might be expected next weekend.