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Suspect in custody after video recorded him hopping into a police cruiser amid gunfire
OXFORD, Maine (AP) — A motorist captured video of a man in handcuffs appearing to steal a police cruiser Monday amid what seemed to be a hail of gunfire from officers in western Maine. The man was dressed in white, possibly in a hospital robe, when he fled from...
Body found Friday in Lewiston, but police say death not considered suspicious
LEWISTON, Maine — A body was found Friday afternoon in Lewiston, but police said the death is not considered suspicious at this point in the investigation. Lewiston police confirmed with NEWS CENTER Maine that a body was found in a wooded area near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge in Lewiston at about 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Lewiston residents have an opportunity to shape the future of the riverfront
LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston city officials are looking to residents to help shape the future of the riverfront. Local leaders say a federal licensing process presents an opportunity to expand access and make improvements to the land along the Androscoggin River. Officials are asking residents to respond to a...
Norway, Maine’s Victorian-Era Gingerbread House is for Sale
The Gingerbread House has been a landmark on Main Street in Norway, Maine, for over 150 years, and is now for sale. According to Buildings of New England, the Gingerbread House is the Evans-Cummings House, a Victorian-era home that was built in 1855 for Richard Evans, a carpenter who moved from Portland to Norway for work. He and his wife had eight children who lived in the house until their death. In 1890, the house was remodeled and gingerbread adornments were added. Years later, it was used for storage by the owners of the Advertiser Democrat, the newspaper published in the Oxford Hills area.
Portland PD report on Lewiston shooting claims sheriff's team was intoxicated, almost ran over other officers
LEWISTON, Maine — A report detailing the police response to the Lewiston shootings accuses the Cumberland County Sheriff's tactical team of being intoxicated and almost running over other officers. Portland police filed its "after action report" in December. The report became public Thursday. In the report, Nick Goodman, commander...
At home at the retirement home: In a recruiting bid, retirement community offers workers housing at below-market rates
Day in and day out, Linda Rowe drove nearly an hour-and-a-half from home to work — and then from work to home at the end of each shift. Over and over it went for two years. Now, her commute takes all of eight minutes. Thanks to her employer, OceanView...
Students “Draw” Support for Palestine in Peaceful Demonstration
On Saturday, May 4, the same day as President Garry Jenkins’ inauguration, students engaged in a silent demonstration to draw support and awareness around Palestinian lives and suffering as a result of the conflict in Gaza. Students chalked phrases like “Free Palestine,” “From the river to the sea, Palestine...
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