Two officers are on medical leave and there are two open positions.
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Maine rivers don’t flood despite heavy rain, high winds
The overnight storm caused power outages and canceled schools, but there was minimal flooding.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
See Lewiston-Auburn tackle the storm damage
Wednesday’s storm brought periods of freezing rain, soaking rain and strong wind gusts.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
CEO killing renews call to ban ghost guns in Maine
Similar bills restricting untraceable firearms have failed in the Democratic-controlled Legislature, but the political ground has shifted since last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Four more men plead not guilty to assault charges in Morrill’s Corner shooting
The men are accused of being involved in a fight between 2 rival motorcycle clubs in Portland this summer.
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Storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Maine
Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph led to power outages in central and eastern Maine, but there was less flooding than anticipated from Wednesday’s storm.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine reproductive health providers seek $6 million ahead of Trump term
Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning will ask the state for funding to support non-abortion services such as primary care, screenings and birth control.
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Maine’s illegal cannabis grow houses are being refurbished, relisted and sold
More than 30 of the properties appear to be back on the market amid a law enforcement crackdown this year.
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$17 million awarded to promote forest sustainability, carbon storage in Maine
Grants awarded by the U.S. Forest Service will pay for private landowners to adopt climate-friendly forestry practices and conserve old-growth forests for carbon storage and help the Penobscot Nation enter carbon market.
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Parents send their gratitude to Toy Fund donors
Parents share their heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped give their children a bit of joy for the holidays.