Prosecutors say Odanis Manuel Brea Mejia was caught in Lewiston after he had previously been removed from the country.
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Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Wabanaki Alliance leader discusses power dynamics and progress in Lewiston
A “then and now” discussion about Wabanakis on Thursday garnered the largest attendance in recent years for a Great Falls Forum.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Sweden residents to vote on $1.08M budget at town meeting
Voters will elect a selectman, a school board member and multiple Planning Board and Board of Appeals members.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue nutrition director warns of federal funding cuts
Cuts to nutrition funding will limit the district’s ability to buy food from local producers, Andrew Hutchins said at the Regional School Unit 9 board meeting March 11.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home sales, prices, inventory all up in February
Real estate experts say increased inventory points toward a positive spring market.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Sinkhole closes Lewiston road
A bridge scheduled to be rebuilt next year fails, causing a portion of College Road to be closed indefinitely.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Prime Healthcare to move forward with effort to acquire Central Maine Healthcare
Hospitals often need state approval to make certain changes, including acquisitions and mergers.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston launches campaign, highlights economic growth
The campaign focuses on accomplishments in housing, investment, social services, and more that’s to come.
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Maine lawmakers advance effort to seek money for more EV subsidies
Republicans, who have criticized state efforts to promote electric vehicle sales, opposed tapping a regional source of funding. Maine exhausted its money for EV rebates in November.