Rising homeownership costs and burdensome rents cloud a housing picture characterized by stable economic growth, MaineHousing says in its annual summary.
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Posted inMaine, News
Monmouth fire destroys barn, cause under investigation
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire at an unoccupied property on Tillson Road.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Mall shooting: Police search for suspect, mall fully evacuated
South Portland police released photos of the suspect, who was seen leaving through the food court and has not yet been identified.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford police calls dropped in 2024; fire-rescue flat
OXFORD — Public safety calls in Oxford last year were flat and in some cases down compared to 2023. This is according to data reports for its police and fire/rescue departments. Overall, OPD logged 4,318 calls in 2024 versus 5,101 during the previous year. Possession of controlled substances, including with intent to sell, last year […]
Posted inBethel, Business, Maine, The Bethel Citizen
Indian food adds spice to area food options
WOODSTOCK — At Breau’s Too you may choose to purchase an everyday American pizza or instead take a walk on the wild side and bring home Veggie Curry or another spicy Indian meal. The Indian to-go foods at the Woodstock convenience store and gas station have been a hit, selling like hotcakes since they were […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston man indicted on domestic violence, driving charges
Eric Ouellette, 45, is charged in a Dec. 7, 2024, incident that ended in a crash in Lewiston.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Golden seeks action to reopen West Paris Post Office
The town has not had its own post office for nearly four years while the U.S. Postal Service stays quiet on progress.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins meets with other lawmakers critical of Elon Musk’s moves to cut agencies, workforce
Meanwhile, Sen. Angus King and 7 colleagues sent a letter to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles raising national security concerns about Musk and his team accessing classified and sensitive information.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Aldi supermarket chain signs lease in Portland at former Big Lots site
The German company, which currently has no Maine stores, signed a lease in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue.
Posted inBethel, Business, Maine, The Bethel Citizen
Aroma Joe’s proposed near busy Bethel intersection
Residents in the area expressed safety concerns at a DOT hearing for a driveway entrance permit on Mayville Road.