Lewiston • David Brower, 24, of 158 Bartlett St., on a arrant charging possession of sexually explicit material of a minor under 12 years of age, at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at that address. • Christopher Farrington, 44, transient, on charges of burglary, theft, criminal trespass, violating conditions of release and violating probation, at […]
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Maine cities, nonprofits ask lawmakers to reject proposed limit on housing assistance
Lawmakers are told that a proposal to limit General Assistance housing support would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay discusses proposed $6.7M town budget for 2025-26
One of the options for the Fire Rescue Department is to add one per diem part-time coverage for weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
After years of talks, Auburn preps to remove Littlefield Dam on Little Androscoggin River
Officials and environmental organizations are hoping Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish will return upriver.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school board OKs student trip to Canary Islands
The RSU 9 board approved a field trip for 13 students through the school’s International Student Program.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Transient charged in Lewiston burglaries after homeowner chases him from home
Police used home surveillance footage to track down Jason Folkner, who was arrested on charges of burglary, vehicle burglary and two counts of theft.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Lawmakers criticize state official for withholding annual cannabis report
The annual report was due a year ago and never submitted to lawmakers, one of whom has asked for an investigation.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Teen charged in burglary at medical marijuana store in Livermore Falls last fall
Livermore Falls police are still investigating a Dec. 30 burglary at Fish Meadow Cannabis at 93 Main St.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Why Susan Collins said ‘no’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
She was 1 of 2 Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Trump’s nominee Thursday, but it didn’t stop Hegseth’s nomination or eventual confirmation.