Tensions linger as the Maine Legislature returns to Augusta on Tuesday to start the next phase of budget work.
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Maine AG has faith in court system even as some fear Trump won’t abide judicial orders
Aaron Frey told Mainers at a town hall Tuesday night he’s been able to enforce court orders in various lawsuits against the Trump administration, dealing with citizenship, privacy rights and federal funding.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine
Nearly a dozen departments battle Mechanic Falls house fire
It was not clear Tuesday night whether anyone was in the home at the time of the blaze, or what may have caused it.
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru seeking candidates for Select Board, School Board
PERU — Town Clerk Deb Coudrain told the Select Board at the March 17 meeting that to date, no one has “taken out (nomination) papers for anything.” Nomination papers are available at the Town Office for one three-year term on the Select Board, one two-year term on the RSU 56 board of directors, and one […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
State police identify body found in Lewiston bog
The remains of Michael Roberts were found in Garcelon Bog in January after he went missing in November 2019.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay gets grant for washing machine to scrub cancer-causing substances from firefighter gear
The $5,000 grant is from the new state Firefighter Safety Equipment Fund.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police, FBI announce $10,000 reward for Boston man missing since 2006
Miguel Oliveras has been missing for 18 years and was last seen at a club on Riverside Street.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Looming deficit divides Androscoggin County commissioners on new cruisers
On a party-line vote, Republicans urged limiting spending to pay down the shortfall, while Democrats supported buying five cruisers for the Sheriff’s Department.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Angus King presses Tulsi Gabbard on leak of military attack plans
Sen. Susan Collins, who was ill and did not attend the hearing where senators grilled Trump’s director of national intelligence, said she also is seeking answers about why and how the breach occurred.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Ocean State Job Lot to purchase Auburn Big Lots
Big Lots is liquidating its inventory and stores as part of its bankruptcy process.