Agents estimate Benjamin Turcotte bought roughly 50 guns for a Lewiston drug dealer.
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Harvest time at WillowsAwake Winery in Leeds accelerates with warm, dry spell
Owner Tony Lyons and winemaker Lindsay Benson are looking to harvest a bumper crop at the Central Maine vineyard.
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Posted inConnections
Maine Community Foundation award available to Turner-area teachers
Nomination forms must be postmarked by Oct. 13.
Posted inSchools & Education
Turner-based school district is gearing up for a new school year
Several area schools received donations ranging from $150 to $29,000 as the Turner-based directors wrap up hiring and facilities work ahead of a new school year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Leeds crash sends mother, 3-year-old daughter to hospital
A China woman and her 3-year-old daughter were injured traveling eastbound on Route 202 when they struck a vehicle making a turn in Leeds.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Mexico man charged in fatal Canton crash
Authorities say a Leeds man on a motorcycle was struck from behind while slowing for a school bus.
Posted inMaine
Groups urge caution as lakewide algae bloom forms at Androscoggin Lake
A water quality nonprofit is advising residents to avoid recreation in the lake with visible algae and where water is discolored or has an odor.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Foundation awards 16 organizations grants
The grants funded from the REALTOR® Affordable Housing Fund offer non-profit organizations assistance in helping Maine’s most vulnerable households with providing meaningful housing solutions.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Strong woman gets probation for illegal gun buy
The “straw” gun purchase was orchestrated by a Lewiston man who was sentenced last year to 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school board makes changes to library materials selection policy
The amended policy will take effect after the next board meeting.