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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Marking 100 years of incorporation in Maine, Hahnel Bros. Co. is ready for a new generation
Roofing and sheet metal company has evolved and reinvented itself to stay competitive.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 4 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Nov. 5 LEWISTON-AUBURN — Election […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo album: 2nd annual Pumpkin Carving event at Just-In-Time Recreation
People carve pumpkins to display in front of the bowling facility in Lewiston.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Western Maine residents report scam callers posing as deputies, family members
Residents of Androscoggin and Oxford counties have been reporting phone calls from scammers posing as deputies or as recently incarcerated family members.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
On opening day of deer season, central Maine hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory
Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine to get over $37.5 million in low-income home energy assistance funds
More than 45,000 Maine households will receive assistance with energy bills and repairs through the federal program, according to Rep. Chellie Pingree’s office.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Advocates warn of abortion restrictions that could affect Maine
But the Trump campaign says Democrats are fearmongering.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements
The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 1, 2024
• Destiny S. Annance, 23, of 13 Pine Lane, Oxford, on charges of violation of condition of release and disorderly conduct, 10:11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at 150 Congress St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Kenneth J. Armstrong, 34, of 45 Granite St., Mexico, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:05 […]