New data shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maine dropped for the third straight year this year, a decline that is largely attributed to the state moving away from using motels as emergency shelters.
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Was your info taken in the Lewiston hospital breach? Here’s what to know
The data breach stems from an incident in late May prompting St. Mary’s Health System to take its computer data system offline.
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Phillips-based school district voters to decide on trimmed $12.5 million budget
MSAD 58 directors reduced the overall proposed budget by $102,233 on Thursday after a first public vote failed.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Chinese nationals indicted on drug and other charges had medical weed licenses in Maine
Two men indicted by the Department of Justice last week are alleged to have operated numerous illegal ‘grow houses’ while also being licensed to grow medical marijuana in Maine.
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Police respond to gunshots near Lewiston mosque Monday
Reports of gunshots prompted around 20 police officers and detectives to respond to Bartlett Street in the area of the Masjidu Salaam Mosque.
Posted inLocal & State, Local News, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford looks to build parks and rec building by end of year
The flood of December 2023 resulted in an estimated $2 million damage to the office, equipment and garage on Lincoln Avenue.
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Maine scientists researching whether eye test could lead to early detection of Alzheimer’s
The Jackson Laboratory, Northern Light Health and University of Maine are collaborating on the research.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
L.L.Bean CEO to step down early next year
Stephen Smith, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2016, will depart L.L.Bean in spring 2026.
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2.1 million-gallon sewer tank coming together in Lewiston | Video
An aerial view of the storage tank at the Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority treatment facility under construction.
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Juvenile shot in leg early Monday morning in Lewiston
Police say a juvenile was hospitalized after returning to the scene of a shooting Monday morning at Hillview Apartments.