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Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Texas man get 10 years for sex with western Maine minor
Christopher Meza, 23, of Killeen, Texas, twice transported a 14-year-old girl out of state with the intent to engage in sexual conduct.
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Ag department offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers
BANGOR — Agricultural operations in Maine have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
State lawmakers push passenger rail service for central Maine
Proposal calls for train connection between Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville and Bangor to Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden’s office vandalized with message urging cease-fire in Gaza
In a statement, the Democratic congressman reaffirmed his support for Israel. The incident was reported to Bangor police.
Posted inLocal & State
Around 20 crashes reported on I-95 north of Waterville
The interstate at 174 southbound is now open, according to Shannon Moss of the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man gets 10 years for federal gun crimes
Prosecutors said Abdullahi Issak took possession of 36 guns through illegal second-party buyers.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s Catholic church, victims of child sex abuse argue law’s constitutionality before state’s Supreme Judicial Court
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.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
3 Rural Energy for America Program Technical Assistance Grants awarded
The next application deadline is Sunday, Dec. 31.
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Maine National Guard 521st Troop Command changes hands
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 […]