LEWISTON — When Pat Blais started teaching about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks a decade ago, his high school seniors often shared their own memories of that day. Where they were. What they saw. Who they knew who’d died. The historic event felt personal, traumatic. “This is the JFK (assassination) for my generation,” said Blais, […]
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U.S. House passes Sept. 11 bill to allow families to sue Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON — Approval of a bipartisan bill that would allow families of Sept. 11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia puts Congress on a collision course with President Barack Obama on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the attacks. The House passed the legislation Friday by voice vote, about four months after […]
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Library debuting book discussion series on 14th Amendment
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library will host a reading and discussion series this fall titled “Violence and Belonging: The 14th Amendment and American Literature.” The series will meet at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month through January, beginning Sept. 6. “Violence and Belonging” is the newest of several book discussion programs […]
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Auburn councilors sticking to 1.8 percent budget increase
AUBURN — Councilors said Monday they were sticking to an across-the-board 1.8 percent budget increase Monday night, urging cuts to agencies they share with the City of Lewiston. Councilors on Monday reviewed budgets for the Lewiston-Auburn 911 Communications Center, the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport, Great Falls TV, Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee and Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council. Combined, […]
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State Police move to shield sensitive data in 911 calls
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Public Safety hopes lawmakers will change the state’s public information law that would allow them to shield 911 call information of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. A bill being proposed by the department also would strengthen provisions in state law that prohibit the release of personal medical […]
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Canton to begin E911 numbering
CANTON — Enhanced 911 numbering will soon get underway after training on Tuesday at the Town Office, Administrator Scotty Kilbreth told selectmen Thursday night. Kilbreth, who is also the town code enforcement officer, volunteered himself and the office staff to take the training. He said he is just waiting for the state to send him […]
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9/11 remembrance service to be held at Livermore Falls park
LIVERMORE FALLS — Veteran organizations will hold a 9/11 remembrance service at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Union Park at the corner of Church, Union and Main streets.
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Veterans plan 9/11 service at Livermore Falls park
LIVERMORE FALLS — Veteran organizations will hold a 9/11 remembrance service at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Union Park at the corner of Church, Union and Main streets. For information call Palmer Hebert, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3335, at 897-2859.
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Service to 911 in Brunswick from Verizon Wireless phones restored
BRUNSWICK — Service from Verizon Wireless phones to 911 and the police business lines was restored early Saturday. “As of 3:30 a.m. Saturday, the third party company that processes 911 calls for parts of Maine confirmed that cellular calls to 911 were again being completed successfully for wireless carriers,” Michael Murphy, spokesperson for Verizon Wireless […]
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FCC orders broad support of text-to-911
WASHINGTON — All Americans may soon be able to get help from 911 just by sending a text message. The service is available in only certain areas and on major national wireless carriers. But under new rules approved 3 to 2 Friday by the Federal Communications Commission, all cellular service providers will be required to […]