A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
Androscoggin County
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Close knit Sabattus neighbors create a rock bookworm
A group of neighbors in Sabattus honor the memory of one of their own.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Poland man to serve 5 years in fatal crash in Turner
In an agreement with prosecutors, Joshua A. Doughty pleaded guilty to manslaughter related to the death of Holly Woods of Peru.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls to hold another town meeting to vote on articles, ordinances that were voted on June 20
Interim Town Manager Rhonda Irish made the recommendation after talking to legal counsel and doing research and finding the two town meetings were not properly called.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Mechanic Falls officials caution property owners that tax rate figures are estimates
As a revaluation takes effect, the town will set a new tax rate in about three weeks that will confirm what residents’ new property taxes will be.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot officials OK plan to order equipment earlier
MINOT — Local officials Monday authorized ordering new heavy equipment needed by the town further in advance due to delivery delays. Town Administrator Danielle Loring said she briefed the Board of Selectmen this week that heavy equipment, such as snowplow trucks, will need to be ordered ahead of the regular schedule in the Capital Improvement […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Local farmers optimistic for harvest despite June rainfall
With warmer weather and good preparation, local produce should still thrive this year local farmers say despite a slow start due to over 5″ of rainfall and long stretches of overcast skies this past month.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue
A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it’s ‘evident’ from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that ‘there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Amish community’s growing market opens in new barn in Wales
The community’s popular Garden Spot Market reopened two weeks ago in a hand-built new space with new offerings.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon police say they found the driver who hit a bicyclist Tuesday
Police said the driver suspected of hitting an 11-year-old bicyclist is cooperating with investigators.