Prosecutors say Tia Lavigne bought at least three guns for someone else.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Economic issues dominate 1st Congressional District debate
Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree spars with Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn over the causes of and solutions to the housing crisis.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Outside review of Maine State Police after-action report on Lewiston shootings recommends improvements
The recommendations came in an analysis of the Maine State Police’s after-action review of the Lewiston mass shooting last year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photos: Artist uses 261 Flower Sleeves to commemorate Lewiston mass shooting
Miia Zellner created the installation from the 261 flower sleeves saved from Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille to commemorate the mass shooting on Oct. 25, 2023, in Lewiston.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Most disabled adults in guardianship never get legal counsel
A report this week by Disability Rights Maine found that in 75% of cases between 2019-21, lawyers were not provided to individuals.
Posted inMaine, News
Searchers locate missing Alexander couple Thursday; one had died, the other was hypothermic
Pamela and John Helmstadter, 72 and 82, respectively, left their Washington County home on foot but lost the trail Sunday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Fire destroys home of retired surgeon, wife in Greene
Fire crews were called out about 1 p.m. for a report that the two-story home off North River Road was on fire.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Fire reported at manufacturing plant in Auburn; 2 workers injured
Fire crews from Auburn and Lewiston responded to a fire Thursday afternoon at the M.S. Ambrogio plant on Rodman Road.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Monmouth police arrest Winthrop man after convenience store burglary
Police say Zach Lowe, 32, allegedly broke through the front window at Phil’s Super Variety & Grill early Tuesday and took lottery tickets, cash and cigarettes.
Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineHealth to participate in major chronic Lyme study
The research arm of Maine’s largest health care network will be partnering with Tufts University.