A watchdog group says most Maine hospitals, including Lewiston’s CMMC, get an A grade for patient safety.
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Chesterville man pleads guilty to trafficking in crack cocaine
Judge said the court’s decision to accept the plea agreement weighed heavily on the fact the defendant had no criminal record and cooperated.
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Saddleback sale agreement lifts hopes for long-closed ski area to get up and running
After four years of uncertainty, the ski area near Rangeley is expected to reopen in 2020 under the ownership of a Boston investment company.
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Two Farmington women stepped into action to help firefighters, residents, LEAP employees
The women helped organize meals at the Farmington Fire Rescue Station and helped displaced families find new housing.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Appeal of Jay murder conviction, sentence heard by high court
James “Ted” Sweeney was convicted of killing his former girlfriend with a baseball bat and sentenced to 38 years.
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Rumford driver injured in northern Oxford County crash
Toby Johnston, 41, of Rumford was injured in the rollover on Route 16.
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Rangeley rejects marijuana business ordinance a second time
It’s the second time in five months it’s been turned down.
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Farmington voters approve funding to replace firetruck
By a wide margin, voters approved appropriating $800,000 to purchase a firetruck to replace Farmington Fire Rescue Department’s Engine 1.
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RSU 73 releasing students early Friday so staff can go to Scott Ladd’s funeral
Data specialist Scott Ladd died Oct. 29 at a Boston hospital after undergoing numerous heart procedures.
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Franklin County hires personnel for DA’s Office, jail and commissioners’ office
A part-time commissioners’ clerk was hired full-time temporarily.