Border crossings were down nearly 30% in August compared to last year. In spots like Calais and Houlton, the difference is palpable.
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Police investigate shooting in Lewiston
A pair of vehicles and at least one apartment house were struck by gunfire when shots rang out in Lewiston Thursday night.
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Susan Collins blasts Democrats for ‘poison pills’ that may cause a shutdown
Rep. Jared Golden was the only House Democrat to support a continuing resolution drafted by Republicans to fund the federal government for another month to allow annual spending bills to be finalized.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Bowdoin College Conservatives host ‘October 7,’ a play spotlighting stories of Hamas attack survivors
The stage reading Thursday night at Pickard Theater came just a few days after the student group postponed a vigil for slain right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk because of reported threats.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Beating of handcuffed man casts doubt on Maine State Police’s perfect record of clearing officers
The agency has reviewed nearly 3 dozen complaints about use of force in the past decade. None were found to be excessive.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Maine’s Role Model will be the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Tucker Pillsbury, the Maine-born singer known as Role Model, will perform on the NBC late night show’s second episode of the season, Oct. 11.
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Lewiston photojournalist reflects on over 40 years of capturing humanity and mayhem
The Sun Journal’s own Russ Dillingham, who continues to photograph Lewiston during its highest and lowest moments, was the featured speaker Thursday at the Great Falls Forum.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills schools show improvement in absentee rate, safety, student success
Maine School Administrative District 17 has met or exceeded goals set for a three-year strategic plan, though math assessments remained flat amid a new curriculum program.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Residents in Bethel, Newry to see increase on tax bills
Officials in Bethel say the tax rate decreased but property assessments have risen over the past year; Newry officials say county taxes and road repairs are the reason.
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She’s worked at Waterville McDonald’s 50 years | Column
LouAnn Lindie, 66, started working at the restaurant on Main Street when she was 16 and never left.