Gusts reached 50 mph in some areas, and the majority of outages occurred in Aroostook, Penobscot and Somerset counties.
Androscoggin County
Androscoggin County to set budget for new sheriff’s headquarters
Commissioners are expected to take a nonbinding vote next month to determine how much the county is willing to spend on the Center Street facility.
Need a free prom dress? Woman’s Literary Union has you covered
The 12th annual Prom Gown Giveaway this Saturday at the Foss Mansion in Auburn will have dresses of all styles and sizes for Androscoggin County high schoolers.
Low-income care provider in Lewiston to layoff 40, cut services
Community Clinical Services said in a news release Wednesday that state and federal funding challenges are to blame.
Androscoggin jail provides prayer mats, special food for Muslim holy days, sheriff says
An individual this week contacted the district attorney and Lewiston mayor to complain about the lack of accommodations for Muslims in the jail.
Looming deficit divides Androscoggin County commissioners on new cruisers
On a party-line vote, Republicans urged limiting spending to pay down the shortfall, while Democrats supported buying five cruisers for the Sheriff’s Department.
Defunct Elan School dining hall in Poland destroyed by flames
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating Friday’s fire, at least the second at the school since November.
Local farmers anxious amid growing concerns over federal funding freeze
Old Crow Ranch in Durham could be forced to abandon solar project to power their farm.
Lewiston shelter effort looking to cities, county for help
Kevin Boilard, director of shelter operator Kaydenz Kitchen, said the long-term goal is to make the shelter self-sustaining through thrift store revenue, grants and other funding sources.
Lewiston’s newest child care center to focus on special needs
Lewiston local Lisa Jones opened KidSpace Inclusive Childcare in late January with hopes of attracting families with children who have special needs.