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A Greene Man Charged on Suspected Drug Trafficking

Man from the town of Greene was arrested Saturday for Aggravated Drug Trafficking. For last several months, agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency have been conducting an investigation at the Greene residence of 40-year-old Arthur Hall. Agents found out Hall may have made an out-of-state purchase of illegal drugs...

Greene, ME · 9h
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NTSB investigates aviation incident in Livermore Falls

LIVERMORE FALLS (WGME) – Officials say there was an aviation incident in Livermore Falls earlier this week. The National Transportation Safety Board says the incident happened on Wednesday. The FAA's website shows a sport biplane registered to an owner in Augusta was involved in the incident. The initial report...

Livermore Falls, ME · 2d
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Clothing chain ‘far better than Kohl’s and TJ Maxx’ confirms November date for new store – & ‘it has the best prices’

A CLOTHING store that one shopper raved was “far better than Kohl’s and TJ Maxx” has revealed an opening date for a new store. The discount retailer is set to open a new Maine location in just weeks. Cut price clothing chain Label Shopper is set to...

Rumford, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Uplifting sign at Red Barn in Augusta leads to misconception over political message

Trever Benedict of The Red Barn in Augusta posted what he meant as an inspiring message, but others thought it referred to the election.

Augusta, ME · 16h

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Democrat Tim Holland wins tight contest for Oxford County Sheriff

Democrat Tim Holland has won a tight contest for Oxford County Sheriff. Sheriff Christopher Wainwright, a Republican, said the outcome was determined after ballots from uniformed and overseas voters were counted. He said Secretary of State Shenna Bellows called him Thursday to tell him the news. "She let me know...

Oxford County, ME · 2d

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Missing Maine teen may be heading to Memphis area, sheriff’s office warns

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Maine sheriff’s office is alerting the Mid-South after investigators say a missing teenager may be heading to the area. According to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, 13-year-old Skylar Rowe was last seen Nov. 3 at her grandmother’s home in Turner, Maine. Deputies believe she may be traveling to the Memphis area with her mother, Kasey Rowe, or an adult male identified as Michael Rias.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Residents question property tax increases at Rumford Select Board meeting

RUMFORD — Rumford’s Select Board meeting began with a bang on Thursday, when two residents used the public comment period to complain about a significant increase in their property taxes that will follow the town’s recent revaluation and mill rate increase.

Rumford, ME · 2d

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North Country Associates selling 15 Maine nursing homes

Lewiston-based North Country Associates is selling 15 Maine nursing homes to New York investment firm Vantage Point Capital LLC. A separate company, Utah-based Tide Group, will operate the facilities, which employ roughly 1400 people and serve 1000 patients and residents. North Country said in a written announcement that it expects...

Maine · 2d

Country Herald

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Jay, ME Traffic Alert: Oversized Convoy Starts Nov. 8 at 6 PM

Maine State Police warn of temporary bridge closures, detours and traffic delays during overnight moves.

Jay, ME · 2d

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Maine State Police Warn Of Oversized Load Traffic Delays

There is a chance this could affect your travel plans

South Portland, ME · 11h

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Voters in 8 Maine towns approved measures capping or freezing mobile home lot rents

Voters in eight Maine towns approved measures on Election Day that will cap or freeze lot rent increases for mobile home park residents. Most residents own their mobile homes but not the land underneath them. And as more out of state corporations have purchased Maine mobile home parks recently, many residents are facing drastic rent increases.

Maine · 2d

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Hallowell police chief says he can’t recommend Quarry Tap Room liquor license renewal

HALLOWELL, Maine (WABI) - Hallowell Police Chief Zachary Kindelan said he cannot, in good faith, recommend the renewal of the Quarry Tap Room’s liquor license ahead of a public hearing. Chief cites concerns about operations. Kindelan said he does not want to see the Quarry Tap Room close, but...

Hallowell, ME · 2d

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Gov. Mills, Governor-Elect Hannah Pingree Meet in Augusta to Discuss Transition

AUGUSTA, Maine — Governor-elect Hannah Pingree met with outgoing Governor Janet Mills on Friday at the State House and the Blaine House to begin planning the upcoming transition of power, tackling a range of pressing fiscal challenges and legislative priorities ahead of her inauguration. Pingree will serve as Maine’s...

Maine · 1d

Maine Morning Star

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Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs

Lewiston will become the state’s largest municipality to restrict syringe service programs, after a majority of voters on Tuesday opted to pass a referendum to bring back needle exchange limits. The successful citizen initiative reinstitutes a one-for-one needle exchange, mandating that syringe service providers can’t distribute more than 20 sterile syringes per person each day. […]

Lewiston, ME · 2d

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French Immersion Weekend brings language and culture to life in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - From novice to native speakers, Augusta was the place to be this weekend for anyone looking to practice their French. From Friday to Saturday, the University of Maine at Augusta campus hosted about 80 people for French Immersion Weekend. “This is an event that’s going on...

Augusta, ME · 1d