• Derik R. Chenette, 40, of 79 Pigeon Brook Road, Baldwin, on charges of unauthorized taking or transfer, burglary of a motor vehicle and violation of condition of release, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Hiram, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Breanna “Brandon” L. Demmons, 29, of 205 Cumberland St., Rumford, on charges of […]
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Busy Budget Season with Upcoming April 11th Public Hearing
The Rangeley Board of Selectmen met in person on March 7th. The Board had been conducting their meetings remotely via Zoom since the uptick in Covid 19 cases back in December 2021. Town Manager Joe Roach shared good news about the broadband situation in the Rangeley Region. The Selectmen had voted to authorize Joe to […]
No more changing of the clocks? For some Mainers, it’s a ‘no-brainer.’
A proposal before Congress would make daylight saving time permanent, a change some in Maine say would be better for business, agriculture and outdoor time.
Bill to establish court-ordered substance use treatment divides recovery advocates
Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, said losing her sister to alcohol addiction this year spurred her to introduce the bill after the deadline for new legislation.
Burst water pipe closes State House
The building will remain closed Tuesday and legislative committee meetings will be held remotely.
On course and in Hall of Fame, Tiger overshadows all
Commentary: When Tiger Woods enters the World Golf Hall of Fame, the spotlight will shine brightest on him.
Wex and Idexx won’t say whether they’ll suspend doing business in Russia
The Maine-based companies will say only that they will abide by the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Europe because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Lawmakers endorse batch of child protection reforms
The bills supported by a legislative committee Monday will be debated by the full Legislature in the coming weeks.
Supreme Court rejects Republican redistricting plans in North Carolina, Pennsylvania
The ruling means that fall elections will be held in districts more favorable to Democrats than the ones created by the Republican-led legislatures.
District Judge Rick Lawrence nominated to Maine Supreme Judicial Court
If his nomination by Gov. Mills is confirmed in the Maine Senate, he’ll be the first Black justice on the state’s highest court.