Somali Americans in Maine say the president’s rhetoric places an unfair target on an already vulnerable group.
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New Sharon man to serve 3 years for terrorizing former girlfriend with a rifle
James Oakes, 45, pleaded guilty in November to several charges for his violent actions after his ex-girlfriend said she was ending their relationship.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
3 arrested in Auburn, drugs seized after yearlong investigation
An MDEA investigation led to major drug seizures and the arrest of a local woman and two men from New Gloucester and Massachusetts.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
HopSkipDrive to help Lewiston students with transportation needs
A group called Care Drivers will utilize smaller vehicles to transport students with mobility challenges or who require one-on-one care.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
No shirt shoveling
Near freezing temperatures don’t bother this “New Mainer”
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
New members join Paris Select Board at end of tumultuous year
Scott Buffington is a former selectman who has been critical of Paris’ budgets and finances. Rob Federico Sr. is Norway’s former police chief.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine officials hope ‘Cold Case Deck of Cards’ will help solve cases
A playing card deck featuring 52 of Maine’s unsolved homicides and suspicious missing persons cases will be distributed to correctional facilities in hopes inmate tips may help solve them.
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Fire heavily damages building, equipment, tow trucks in Rumford
About 50 firefighters from seven departments responded Tuesday night to a blaze at Adley’s Auto Sales and Service.
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Charles Shay, Penobscot tribal elder who fought on D-Day, dies at 101
Shay, who grew up on Indian Island, near Old Town, was an Army medic during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. He spent his final years in France.
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Update: Poland woman found safe
Tammy Ouellette, 62, had been missing from her residence since 3 a.m. Wednesday.