One project is expected to go online by 2021. The second was approved several contingencies. Public hearings for both will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at the Oxford Town Office.
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Bath will host public meeting on fox trapping plan
The city says a panel of experts will field questions from the public during the meeting at Fisher Mitchell school next Thursday at 5 p.m. to outline the plan that has generated some pushback.
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Lawmakers scrutinize proposal for consumer-owned power company
A consultant’s report predicting mixed financial impacts has drawn criticism from proponents of a public takeover of Central Maine Power and Emera Maine.
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Extreme couponing website posts slowed since December
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know what has happened to Chrystie Vachon’s website Coupon Karma? There hasn’t been a new post since the end of December — Sheila, Winchester, NH ANSWER: Coupon Karma, founded in 2010, is a lifestyle website committed to helping families take control of their budget by providing tools and education around […]
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Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Jamil Dabson, 34, of New York, New York, on charges of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, and endangering the welfare of a child, 6:15 p.m. Monday at the Comfort Inn in Auburn. • Dennis Stevens, 54, of Lisbon, on charges of leaving the scene of an […]
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On this date in Maine history: Feb. 25
Feb. 25, 1791: The Massachusetts General Court approves a petition for the incorporation of the town of Bangor, which, like the rest of Maine, is part of Massachusetts. The new town has about 170 residents. The Rev. Seth Noble traveled to Boston to incorporate the town as Sunbury but either changed his mind or misspoke, […]
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Police log
Arrests Auburn • Jason Gammon, 34, of Lewiston, on charges of violating conditions of release and theft, 8:19 p.m. Sunday at Walmart. • Derek Fuller, 30, of Gray, on a charge of violating conditions of release, 9:19 a.m. Monday at 207 North River Rd. • William Beasley, 18, of Auburn, on a charge of robbery, […]
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Concord Coach reconsiders policy allowing immigration checks
The internal review comes after Greyhound, the country’s largest bus line, said it will no longer allow Border Patrol agents to conduct immigration checks on its buses.
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, criminal sex act; acquitted on 3 other charges
Harvey Weinstein has been convicted at his New York City sexual assault trial.
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Community meetings
Marine Corps League to meet at Lewiston Armory LEWISTON — The Marine Corps League, Central Maine Detachment 810, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. All Marines, FMF Corpsmen and Navy Chaplains are invited to attend. Anyone interested in Marines Helping Veterans is also invited. 911 […]