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'We're praying for him': Auburn man arrested after string of robberies at Maine churches
An Auburn man is behind bars after police allege he robbed, threatened, and assaulted people at several Maine churches on Sunday before sparking a dangerous police chase. Connor McGlone, 27, of Auburn is facing robbery and theft charges in York and Cumberland counties. Sunday morning’s string of robberies started at...
Daniel Hemric Posts Entry for Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains
Officials at the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) announced today they have received an official entry from NASCAR Cup Series Driver Daniel Hemric for the All That's Metal Celebration of America 300 scheduled for July 2nd and 3rd. Hemric, becomes the 2nd NASCAR Cup Series driver to enter the 1st annual event, joining Richard Childress racing driver Kyle Busch.
A trip to Peaks Island will cost a lot more, under newly approved ferry rates
Casco Bay Lines has approved new ferry rates that will mean higher prices for day trippers, but cheaper fares for residents and other frequent users. The agency's board of directors overwhelmingly voted for the new rates on Thursday, which will be the first increase in 15 years. Beginning in June,...
Clubs Get Creative As They Grapple With Limited Funding
With additional reporting by Felix Danishmend ‘26. Student clubs have been forced to change major performances, seek funding from academic departments and alter club experiences as a result of a broad 5% budget cut made last January. In an interview last year Vice President for Finance and Administration and...
Community members help create mural after Lewiston mass shooting
LEWISTON (WGME) -- This week marks 6 months since the Lewiston mass shooting. As we continue to grieve the 18 lives lost, some community members turned to art to help them heal. Melanie Therrien, the owner of Wicked Illustrations Studio and Gallery, worked with community members to paint a set...
Ullo elected Southport School Committee chairman
There is a new Southport School Committee chairman. On April 22, the committee elected Nick Ullo, who previously served as vice-chairman, to the top spot. He succeeds Adam Harkins, who served the past nine years as chairman. Harkins was later elected vice-chairman. In other action, the committee approved a teacher’s...
Nearly $2M given to organizations helping with Lewiston mass shooting recovery efforts
The Maine Community Foundation said on Monday that it has distributed almost $2 million to more than two dozen nonprofits that are supporting the Lewiston mass shooting recovery efforts. The foundation says it's Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund Broad Recovery and Organizations Fund received just over $1.9 million. The money was...
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