Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office negotiated with the man to surrender.
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Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
By Thursday, agencies must compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers, with a ‘reduction-in-force action’ expected next week.
Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine
The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 17-21
• Frederick M. Abbott, 42, of 14 Mason Drive, South Paris, on a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault, at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, in Paris, by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jameson M. Ammendolia, 52, of 3160 Carrabasset Drive, Carrabasset, on charges of operating under the influence, refusing to submit to arrest […]
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 13-17, 2025
• Francis R. Clark, 34, of 191 High St., West Paris, on charges of violating a condition of release and unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, at 5:36 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, on Main Street, Paris, by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ryan G. Cremona Jr., 25, of 17 Cottage St., Norway, on charges of […]
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 6-12, 2025
• David H. Anderson Jr., 38, of 69 Beal St., Norway, on a charge of burglary of a motor vehicle and two charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 2:29 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • David H. Anderson Jr., 38, of 69 Beal St., Norway, on charges of […]
James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors
Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.
Buckfield fixing computer glitch that reported inaccurate numbers to state
The state says earnings for more than half of town’s employees were not reported correctly to the unemployment bureau.
Why officials say electric school buses are the future
Experts say the vehicles are easier to maintain, and better for the environment and student health, officials say.