A developer hopes to transform part of the former Androscoggin Mill into a data center, but pending state legislation threatens that plan.
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Suspects on loose following car theft, burglaries at cannabis, gun shops in Androscoggin County
The two suspects were spotted in a Ford F-150 Lightning that was stolen in Auburn and later recovered in Westbrook, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders
Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Janet Mills has a new Supreme Judicial Court nominee
The nomination of Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris Taub is the 7th the governor has made to fill a vacancy on Maine’s highest court.
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Chellie Pingree urges feds to address delays hobbling affordable housing in Maine
The congresswoman called for action in response to a Press Herald analysis that showed the Build America, Buy America program is slowing construction.
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Compromise with Mills would give tribes tax breaks instead of sovereignty
Debate on a proposal out of the governor’s office was placed on hold Thursday because tribal leaders were not present.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead to choose new selectman at March 28 town meeting
Alfred Leighton plans to step down from his select board position, and two school board positions will be voted on.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Victim of Carrabassett Valley shooting remembered as kind, dedicated and creative
Meanwhile, some residents of the small ski resort town are struggling to come to grips with the news of Makayla DeSantis’ fatal shooting.
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Gas prices, weather and mayhem included in Lewiston, Auburn area week in photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images March 6-12.
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Town says George Stanley’s junkyard in Greene will be cleaned up. Eventually.
Stanley, a longtime thorn in Greene’s side, is living elsewhere now, but the town said it will still proceed carefully with plans to address his Route 202 property.