The Trump administration is scaling back a multibillion dollar hazard mitigation grant program that states have long used to protect homes and businesses from floods and other disasters.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers to consider beefed-up gun storage rules in effort to prevent accidental injuries, deaths
The debate over LD 1120 comes after a 4-year-old Lewiston boy died this weekend in a shooting, the latest tragedy of its kind in Maine.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Proper firearm storage saves lives, experts say
As Maine lawmakers look to add gun storage laws to the books, we take a look at the best practices for safe firearm storage.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Sabattus to revisit whether to keep its police department
Just as in 2021, the town will ask voters to decide whether to keep their local police department or to turn over coverage to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
60 years of Ralph Steadman’s art coming to Bates College
‘Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing’ showcases 149 original works, sketchbooks, personal photos and handwritten notes from the artist known for collaborating with Hunter S. Thompson.
Posted inFranklin, News
Peru takes custody of dozens of farm animals lacking proper care
The seven cattle, nine pigs, two goats, about eight rabbits and about 14 chickens were reportedly being mistreated and are now recovering at Bolduc Correctional Facility in Warren.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris residents hear policing options from Oxford County sheriff
Oxford County will charge the town nearly $170,000 per deputy if citizens vote to disband its police department and contract with the sheriff.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn-Lewiston airport gets greenlight for new hangars
Federal funding has been released to build long-awaited T-hangars to expand general aviation at the airport.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Advocates urge lawmakers to ban Maine police from cooperating with ICE
The proposals come as the Department of Homeland Security is working to expand its partnerships with local law enforcement agencies to carry out mass deportations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former state prosecutor released after child sex abuse material sentence
James M. Cameron, who had been Maine’s former top drug prosecutor, also fled the state while on bail, prompting an 18-day manhunt.