‘The fish and the entire ecosystem of the Androscoggin lost, and so did a bunch of potential recreational users,’ Trout Unlimited’s Steve Heinz said of the decision.
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Posted inBethel, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Bethel Citizen
Massachusetts gang member captured in Bethel, US Marshals say
The U.S. Marshal’s Office says Yonaidry Lascano Rosario is a known member of the Trinitarios gang who was wanted by police on assault and weapons charges.
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Posted inOxford Hills
Woodstock fatal motorcycle-truck collision remains under investigation
The name of the driver of the pickup truck has not been released because there have been threats made against their life, police say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston eliminates some parking near Kennedy Park to combat illegal activity
After concern from adjacent businesses, the council settled on a compromise to only remove parking along Bates Street between Spruce and Walnut streets.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man charged with attempted abduction of 3-year-old
Firmino Figueira, 33, was identified after being arrested on an OUI charge early Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Teen charged with murder in paddleboarder’s death
The 17-year-old boy from Frankfort is being held at Long Creek Youth Development Center in connection with the killing of Sunshine Stewart.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine joins multistate lawsuit to reverse Trump FEMA cuts
The lawsuit claims the administration illegally terminated a program to help fortify communities against natural disasters, including a $41.4 million sand dune restoration project in York County.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
More former Hyde School students allege mistreatment. Others say experience was positive.
The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram published an investigation last week featuring accounts of negative experiences from former students of the private school in Bath. Hyde also has been sued in federal court, but leaders have denied all allegations.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion spending cuts
U.S. Reps Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree voted against the bill that passed by a vote of 216-213. It now goes to Trump for his signature.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture
For these guest artists, Bates Dance Festival is an incubator for creativity
This year’s performances include new iterations of two yearslong projects by dancers Onye Ozuzu and Gesel Mason.