Maine’s senior senator has twice voted against members of her party in recent days, including a vote against a budget resolution over the weekend.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
With Paris car dealer locked down, customers left in the lurch
Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM abruptly closed its doors last Friday after the business was seized by Rockland Trust Company.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
A Maine judge might not release people from jail until state’s top court weighs in
A judge in Kennebec County was unable to hold a hearing Monday to move forward on her plans to release people without lawyers from jail because an attorney for the state wants Maine’s highest court to weigh in.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine sues Trump administration in 1st case involving Title IX dispute
The lawsuit, filed Monday by Attorney General Aaron Frey, challenges the USDA decision to halt federal funds because Maine allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris police officer fired after Sheriff’s Office issues no-trespass order
The order prevented the former sheriff’s deputy from entering the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office and the county jail.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford launches its own notification platform
Residents can get official news, alerts and safety notifications from the town of Rumford for free.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston food market project gets 6-month extension
A food co-op eyeing a move into 171 Park St. after the Lewiston Police Department relocates has received a 6-month extension on its option to buy the building.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, April 7 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, April 8 AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — City Council budget […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Lewiston man arrested in South Paris after pursuit
A Lewiston man called 911 threatening to drive into a tree. Police caught up with him shortly after the man was reported to be doing burnouts and firing a gun out of his window.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel Food Pantry impacted by federal cuts to food bank
Bethel Area Food Pantry Executive Director Dave Bean said, ‘Forty percent of our $200,000 yearly operating budget goes directly to purchasing food. We will do the best that we can to take care of our Neighbors.’