Maine
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Maine attorney general addresses Lewiston immigrant groups as fear of mass deportation grows
Aaron Frey met with immigrant leaders and the area’s legislative delegation Wednesday, pledging to uphold the Constitution and state laws as uncertainty grows over what a Trump administration will mean for Lewiston’s immigrant population.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
With downtown development coming, Lewiston officials say there’s still plenty of parking
Most of the rooftop floors of the city’s parking garages are closed, but officials say that can change to meet demand.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Police arrest Phillips man, recover items after series of burglaries
An array of items retrieved were identified as stolen from a series of camp breaks, storage facility breaks and a residential burglary within the last four months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones
That tracks with a slight increase in unemployment statewide, which rose from 2.6% in September to 2.9% in October.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel to hold special Town Meeting in January
To stay in the black, Bethel needs to move funds.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Upton House Inn under new ownership
The new owner, Charlotte Coulombe, grew up in the area and was familiar with the inn as a child.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
History continued: Who are the Blacks?
NEWRY — A previous article delved into the history of the Black-Smith cemetery, with research regarding the Smith family. However, there was notably little to be found regarding the Black Family. Their history can be expanded, thanks to an 1850 map of Newry corner. This map indicates that the Blacks lived down the road from […]
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Woodstock selectmen OK political parties to use Town Office
Selectmen reverse themselves to allow political parties with municipal business to meet at town offices.
Posted inBethel, Maine, River Valley, The Bethel Citizen
Community comes together to support Jade’s Homegrown Goods
After loss of their home to a devastating fire, the community rallies to help.