Town treasurer reports on plans to meet with auditors Monday for budget report.
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Auburn filmmaker on a mission to introduce Maine’s lumberjills to the world
Auburn native Breanna Wing wants “Axe Women: The Modern Lumberjill” to chronicle women’s relationship with the timber industry, from wartime lumber-cutting to modern competitive shows.
Posted inMaine
Trial over Maine’s indigent defense crisis set to begin in December
The trial will address whether the state is violating the constitutional rights of hundreds of Maine defendants who are entitled to legal representation but are still waiting for a lawyer – and if so, how to fix it.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man admits to meth sales
Jeremy Mercier was on bail on his alleged possession of $3 million in fentanyl when he was charged with selling methamphetamine.
Posted inMaine
Legislative committee supports appointment of Waterville chief as next state fire marshal
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler’s appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Body found as state officials investigate fire in Mexico
No information was released about the female victim pending an autopsy.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Health advocate Fowsia Musse wins Courage is Contagious Award
The Justice For Women program at Maine Law honored her for continuing her work after ‘an unimaginable horror’ that almost killed her in Kenya.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 27, 2024
• Raina L. Amann, 46, of Harrison, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 12:51 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 810 Bolsters Mills Road, Otisfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Christopher P. Barnaby III, 34, of 43 Turner St., Buckfield, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 7:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Oakland woman charged in death of infant ran since-closed child care business
Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, who earlier this month was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 4-month-old child, closed her family child care business the same day as the alleged incident that led to the death.