An 74-year-old Lewiston man and his female passenger had to be extricated by Auburn firefighters Saturday morning. A 22-year-old Lewiston man was arrested for fleeing the scene on foot and resisting arrest.
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About 30,000 in the dark after strong winds knock out power
Cumberland County had the most outages as of 10:15 a.m. Saturday at 9,972, according to the CMP online outage tracker. But by 7 p.m., power was restored to all but 814 households.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How much money has been spent subsidizing heat pumps in Maine?
Over $135 million, and more is on the way. Gov. Janet Mills says the incentives are reducing the state’s reliance on heating oil.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Lewiston man charged with dealing methamphetamine; 2 others charged in separate drug case
Muktar Abshir Aden, 25, of 210 Blake St., was arrested at his home and charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Several others were escorted out of Aden’s apartment in handcuffs, although there was no information on them.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County accepts low bid of $698,798 from Hallowell company to build infirmary at jail
The county has $418,000 in federal funding to use and plans to look for other revenue sources to determine where the rest will come from.
Posted inMaine
Maine State Police searching for missing parents, infant
Benjamin and Casandra Quinn and their 2-month-old baby are believed to be in the Androscoggin County area.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Sabattus man charged in Wales assault
One of the victims, police said, was later transferred to Maine Medical Center in Portland due to the extent of his injuries.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls sets meetings next week on Nov. 5 warrant articles and marijuana licenses
Voters will consider a police cruiser purchase, changing employees retirement plan and enacting a property maintenance ordinance.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 11, 2024
• Mario E. Angeloni, 39, of 330 Bear Pond Road, Waterford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 11:41 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at that address by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ashley A. Blake, 37, of 444 Yonder Way, Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 2:48 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Lewiston man charged with sex trafficking
Investigators say 57-year-old Frederick Jackson subjected a woman to dangerous situations, including one instance where she was jumped by a man on Pierce Street while the woman was two months pregnant.