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Blaze breaks out overnight at wildlife park in Gray
The fire destroyed a Maine Wildlife Park workshop, but did not injure any animals.
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Gray investigated for buying $1.25M fire truck with money it didn’t have; FBI involved
The scrutiny involves alleged financial mismanagement.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Phillips-based schools weigh new district model as withdrawal talks continue
Superintendent Laura Columbia said withdrawal updates are moving slow while a new pre-K to grade 12 model is considered.
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Lewiston council told it must appoint Osman’s replacement
The City Charter says the position cannot be filled through a special election, the city’s attorney told councilors Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Fire investigators classify Mexico fire as ‘incendiary,’ search for individual
State fire officials are looking for a person seen on surveillance video in regard to a fire at a condemned, vacant house Tuesday night.
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Train, vehicle collide in Livermore Falls
A citation was issued to the driver of the car for ignoring the warning lights and sounds at the crossing.
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Gov. Mills to give tribes exclusive ability to offer online casino games
A national group vowed to launch a people’s veto to overturn the law at the ballot box.
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Oxford County emergency calls to be transferred temporarily to Cumberland County
Oxford County’s 911 system will be updated over five hours early Tuesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Kindergartner killed in Standish crash was stuck in school bus door, preliminary report says
Simon Gonzalez, 5, died Dec. 16 and was the 2nd Maine student killed in a school bus crash within a few weeks.