A vehicle containing 8 occupants was pulled over in Scarborough on Saturday, but the 2 men who officials believe witnessed the fatality in Waterford were not among them.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Handheld radio charger sparks fire at Topsham Home Depot
One firefighter was transported to Maine Medical Center with minor injuries, and there is smoke and water damage ‘throughout a good portion of the building,’ a fire official said.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
State will install traffic light at site of fatal Auburn crash
Two people died in a crash in May at the intersection, where the city had once considered blocking an unsafe turn.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine likely to remain in compact to choose presidents based on national popular vote
The Senate voted 18-16 against having Maine leave the multistate compact it joined last year pledging to give all of its electoral votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the popular vote nationwide, if the compact is enacted.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local News, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington reporter Pam Harnden, a community staple, dies at 69
Harnden leaves behind a legacy of caring for the community. Her institutional knowledge helped the Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser thrive.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Lots of passion, not much policy at summit of New England, Canadian leaders
While American leaders, including Gov. Janet Mills, emphasized the vital role of Canadian tourists, Canadian premiers said they’re telling constituents to ‘travel around Canada.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Cumberland County corrections officer detained by ICE, officials confirm
The sheriff’s office said it has seen an increase in immigrants applying to be corrections officers after the state waived an English language requirement.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Sabattus Pond to be lowered ahead of dam work
The water will be lowered at least 8 feet from July 1 to Nov. 30.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Latest Maine budget compromise would end free community college for 2026 graduates
The program was a signature policy win for Gov. Janet Mills, who had proposed making it permanent in her budget.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Trust for Local News welcomes new reporters, roles
Katie Langley, Dana Richie, Drew Johnson and Daniel Kool will tackle beats ranging from Brunswick-area news to statewide utilities issues.