The suspect was chased off by a firefighter and later rounded up by police.
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$6.5 million for tri-county health care providers included in federal spending bill
Maine’s congressional delegation secured millions of dollars in federal funding for more than 200 Maine-based projects and organizations, including $4 million for health care services in Androscoggin County and nearly $2.5 million for services in Oxford County.
Some school officials say student behaviors have improved since last year. Others said it’s grown worse.
Teachers and administrators widely agreed last year that students were acting out more often and more severely than before the pandemic pushed schools to close.
Firefighter injured in explosion during training exercise at Lewiston Armory
The firefighter was transported to a local hospital and authorities are investigating the cause.
Photo: Lake Shore Drive closed for days after storm in Auburn
Water from Lake Auburn covered the road during Friday’s storm and then turned to ice.
The only commercial airline based in Maine appears to be grounded
Elite Airways, whose headquarters are in Portland, has canceled much of its service and the company isn’t saying if operations will resume.
Black Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break
A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have opened in the past month and have special hours for winter break.
Unhoused community celebrates Christmas together at Auburn’s Pleasant Street Drop-in Center
The center’s first Christmas dinner Sunday brought almost 50 people for the occasion.