WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans and Democrats have reached initial agreement on the biggest expansion of college aid for military veterans in a decade, removing a 15-year time limit to tap into benefits and boosting money for thousands in the National Guard and Reserve. The deal being announced early Thursday is a sweeping effort to […]
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84-year-old Oxford driver rear-ended, takes out his own deck, strikes own house
OXFORD — An 84-year-old man turning into his driveway Sunday afternoon was struck from behind by a truck and careened into his own house, according to police. “The Jeep was turning into its driveway and got rear-ended, which caused it to shoot off into the house and then into the deck,” Oxford police officer Zachary […]
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Chickens perish in Chesterville barn fire
CHESTERVILLE — Several chickens perished when a three-story barn attached to a house caught fire Friday afternoon at 28 Vienna Road, Fire Chief John Archer said. More than 30 firefighters responded to help fight the blaze in 28-degree weather while a brisk wind sent billowing smoke into the air that could be seen for miles. […]
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Three juveniles charged in vandalism of Chesterville house
CHESTERVILLE — Three juveniles younger than 12 are accused of splashing paint on an unoccupied home on East Road last last week. Deputy Andrew Morgan responded to the vandalism report, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wrote in a release. Paint was found on several areas, including a garage door and siding. The damage occurred late Thursday […]
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Wood, Melaragno, Sheats, Fuller win State House primaries
AUBURN — Democratic voters Tuesday decided to stick with state Rep. Gina Melaragno in a Maine House District 62 primary races that pitted the first-term lawmaker against former Rep. Brian Bolduc. But Melaragno’s message of improving the economy for all Mainers with a focus on poverty, health care and climate change seemed to win Democrats […]
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Lewiston-Auburn Democrats pick candidates for State House races
LEWISTON — Democrats in Lewiston and Auburn were deciding candidates for three state House of Representative seats Tuesday, while Republicans in Greene and Sabattus were doing likewise. Republicans were facing off in a House District 57 primary, while Democrats were paired in primaries in districts 59, 62 and 64. The races are only among a […]
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Melaragno announces re-election bid for Maine House
AUBURN — Gina Melaragno, serving her first term in the House of Representatives, has announced her intention to seek re-election in District 62, part of Auburn. “I’m excited for the challenge and opportunity of serving the people of Auburn again next term,” she said in a written statement. “I am running because I want to […]
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Stevens announces candidacy for House District 59
LEWISTON — Melissa May Stevens of Lewiston is seeking election to State House District 59, representing part of Lewiston. The seat is held by Rep. Margaret Rotundo, D-Lewiston, who is not seeking re-election. According to a written statement, Stevens said, “I bring real life experience with both poverty and middle-class issues to the table. My […]
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Voters have until Friday to switch parties for June primaries
AUGUSTA — Republican, Democratic or Green Independent voters who want to switch parties have until Friday to do so if they intend to vote in Maine’s June primaries for another party’s candidate, according to Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap. In a news release Monday, Dunlap said state law requires a 15-day waiting period after a […]
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State investigators ask for help in solving Wilton arson
WILTON — Investigators with the Office of State Fire Marshal are asking for the public’s help in finding the person who set fire to a house at 1009 U.S. Route 2 West in East Dixfield this past weekend. The fire marshal’s office and local fire and police departments are investigating the arson that was reported […]