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Properties with USPS as tenant offer dependable investment
The buyer of a portfolio of three small properties viewed it as great investment, thanks to having the U.S. Postal Service as a tenant in each. Alexandria Trust LLC bought retail buildings at 744 Main St. in Monmouth, 1 North Main St. in Bryant Pond and 13 Park St. in South Paris from RESAM Properties LLC for $845,000.
Police departments work to cover territory in Oxford County after 12 officers placed on administrative leave
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine — Jeffrey Campbell was fortunate Norway's police department and town office is in the same building. He's the interim town manager, which carries even more responsibilities below it like road commissioner, in addition to being police chief. "It's presented some different challenges, but it's a lot...
38 years after Kimberly Moreau disappeared, her father has a new way to gather clues
JAY, Maine — Communities in central and western Maine still hold out hope for answers 38 years after a 17-year-old from Jay disappeared. Maine State Police said Kimberly Moreau was last seen in Jay at about midnight on May 9, 1986, in the company of someone she met earlier that day. She has not been seen since. Moreau's family said she canceled plans to attend her high school junior prom on the night of May 10 after an argument with her boyfriend.
Auburn water district employee improperly accepted free ski trips, state officials say
The state’s ethics commission is accusing an Auburn water district employee of violating conflict of interest laws by accepting two free ski trips from a water meter manufacturer and its distributor. Scott Callahan, the district’s operations manager, faces accusations of accepting valuable gifts provided to him by an unnamed...
A New Place For Birding Awaits You
Looking for a new place to go birding? We’ve got just the place for you. It’s called the Perham Stream Birding Trail, and it’s located in Madrid, Maine. For those who may be a little rusty on their Maine geography, Madrid is located about a 40-minute drive north of Farmington. For the skiers out there, as the crow flies the Perham Stream Birding Trail is only about 5 miles from Saddleback Mountain and 10 miles from Sugarloaf Mountain. The Appalachian Trail passes by just about four and half miles north as well.
Four local students graduate from UMF
Four students, one from Boothbay Harbor and three from Wiscasset, were among the hundreds of graduates who received degrees during the May 4 commencement ceremony at the University of Maine at Farmington. Below are the local students, their degree and their field of study. Connor Demmons of Boothbay Harbor, B.A.,...
Judge orders mental evaluation for man accused of evading officers, stealing cruisers in Oxford County
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine — A man facing multiple felony charges stemming from an incident Monday that ended in a police shooting and arrest in Oxford County has been ordered by a judge to undergo a mental evaluation. Gary Porter, 37, was not present in person or by videoconference from...
Paris honors Deputy Chief Buffington with procession and final lap at speedway
PARIS (WGME) - Firefighters in Paris are honoring a longtime member who sadly died last month. Deputy Chief William Buffington worked for the Paris Fire Department for 57 years. Saturday morning, a procession with area fire crews traveled through town and took one final lap at Oxford Plains Speedway. Buffington...
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