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Maine

Around 20 crashes reported on I-95 north of Waterville

by Aryan Rai December 9, 2023December 11, 2023

The interstate at 174 southbound is now open, according to Shannon Moss of the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man gets 10 years for federal gun crimes

by Christopher Williams November 28, 2023

Prosecutors said Abdullahi Issak took possession of 36 guns through illegal second-party buyers.

Maine

Maine’s Catholic church, victims of child sex abuse argue law’s constitutionality before state’s Supreme Judicial Court

by Emily Allen November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Maine’s highest court will decide whether to keep a 2021 law that eliminated the statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse and allows people to file claims regardless of when the alleged abuse occurred.

Community, Connections

3 Rural Energy for America Program Technical Assistance Grants awarded

November 5, 2023October 30, 2023

The next application deadline is Sunday, Dec. 31.

Community, Connections

Maine National Guard 521st Troop Command changes hands

October 31, 2023October 25, 2023

BANGOR — In an Oct. 14 ceremony, Lt. Col. Kevin Kelley passed the colors of the 521st Troop Command to his successor, Lt. Col. Amy Cartmell. Kelley is retiring after a 27-year military career. Kelley, an infantry-turned-intelligence officer, was awarded the Legion of Merit in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service, and dedication to both the […]

Maine, News

After months-long fight, Bangor man can keep his emotional support chickens

by Sydney Page October 18, 2023October 18, 2023

Amy Martin researched ways to help her son, who is 25, and decided that based on his abilities, she wanted to get him an emotional support animal. Further research pointed her in one direction: a flock of chickens.

Community, Connections

Literacy Volunteers celebrates ‘Hometown Heroes’

October 18, 2023October 11, 2023

Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]

Maine

Man steals two cars near Bangor, evades police, remains at large

by John Terhune October 17, 2023October 18, 2023

State police are searching for a man who evaded officers attempting to make a traffic stop near Dedham on Tuesday morning, then stole two cars as he fled north.