Extreme weather that caused inland and coastal flooding last winter spurred the report issued Tuesday with recommendations about how to prepare for more storms.
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Lewiston police locate stolen Portland vehicle, arrest juvenile
Police charged a 17-year-old boy Monday night with theft of a vehicle.
Lawyer accuses state prison of unfairly limiting client’s calls after allegations of witness tampering
Lorenze Labonte was moved to Maine State Prison before his trial on a murder charge in connection with the death of Ahmed Sharif in Biddeford last year. His attorney says he can barely make phone calls.
Bates College students rally to organize opposition to Trump
Rallygoers worried about plans to deport undocumented immigrants, restrict abortion and more.
Yale to return human remains, artifacts linked to Wabanaki Nations
The remains found in Hancock County more than 70 years ago, as well as 8 cultural items found over a century ago, have been in the possession of the Yale Peabody Museum.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 12, 2024
• Michelle M. Albert, 52, of 103 Pioneer St., West Paris, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:02 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at that address, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ronald P. Cote, 41, of 79 Girardin Lane, Poland, on charges of violation of condition of release, domestic violence assault, domestic […]
Auburn reaches agreement with ed techs, secretaries for new contract
The new tentative agreement between the school district and about a 100 of its staff outlines 3 percent raises for each year, plus new paid lunch breaks, a 3-day bereavement leave and other improved benefits.
Photos: Gaining leverage in Farmington
Two sections of fence around Hippach Field were destroyed in late August after it was hit by a vehicle that left the scene.
Peru school principal receives national award in D.C. ceremony
Swan was one of 37 recipients of the National Distinguished Principal of the Year Award.