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Is this really fair?
I was baffled to read in your March edition that some citizen deemed it appropriate to complain to an out-of-state activist group about Maine School Administrative District 75’s attempt to create an “affinity group for students of color.”. There is ample evidence that racial stereotypes exist in our...
How Maine newspapers found a lifeline after being sold to nonprofit
In 2023, a group of 21 newspapers in Maine, including the Lewiston Sun Journal, were sold to the not-for-profit National Trust for Local News. NBC News' Harry Smith spoke with print journalists who play a vital role in covering local news in Maine.
Maine lawmakers to consider late ‘red flag' proposal after state's deadliest shooting
Maine lawmakers racing toward adjournment are going to consider a so-called “red flag” law allowing family members to petition a judge for temporary removal of guns, thanks to an a 11th-hour bill introduced by the House leader. House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, a Democrat, said it’s important to...
Lewiston waterline project expected to cause traffic disruptions through July
LEWISTON (WGME) -- A heads up for drivers in Lewiston. There's a lane shift on Longley Bridge because the city has begun work on its new waterline project. “We've really tried to work with the city of Auburn as well as downtown businesses to minimize the impact of this project. We've worked with the contractors Gendrin and Gendrin and St. Laurent to try to look at schedules and hear from their ideas to really try to engineer so traffic disruption is minimized,” Lewiston Public Works Director Kevin Gagne said.
Boothbay Harbor police make 1 arrest
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made one arrest between Feb. 27 and March 26. On March 18, Chief Dan Snyder arrested Aaron Campbell, 21, of Woolwich on a fugitive from justice warrant. BHPD responded to 455 emergency calls between Feb. 27 and March 26: 911 check, 12; animal complaint, 3; alarm,...
Army veteran says Portland Police fired gas into family home prior to searching neighbor's apartment
NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine — A family living in a duplex is speaking out after the unit next to their own was searched during a Portland Police Department investigation into a drug trafficking network. The man who lives inside said police fired weapons into his home with no warning. Maine's...
Significant potholes force lane closures on busy Auburn road
AUBURN, Maine — A lane of busy Center Street in Auburn was closed Thursday due to significant potholes. The city announced Thursday morning that the right-hand lane headed north would be closed near KFC and EyeMart. "These lane closures are in place to help prevent tire damage from potholes....
Bill aims to enable police seizure of guns from person who poses 'significant danger'
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Democrats at the Maine State House have proposed new gun legislation that looks to increase the ability of law enforcement to take firearms away from someone who poses a “significant danger of causing severe harm” to others. The bill, sponsored by House Speaker Rachel Talbot...
Lewiston City Administrator announces resignation
LEWISTON (WGME) -- Lewiston City Administrator Heather Hunter submitted her resignation to the city council Thursday afternoon, the CBS13 I-Team has confirmed. Hunter officially took over the position in October 2021 after serving as the city's longtime finance director. A city spokesperson wouldn't confirm the reasoning behind Hunter's resignation, only...
Rents skyrocketed after out-of-state investors bought Maine mobile home parks
WISCASSET, Maine (BDN) -- Twin mobile home parks sit on opposite sides of Route 27. They were once owned by two local brothers who kept the rent stable and performed timely repairs. The McMorrow brothers paid at least $616,000 to buy the Whippoorwill and Maplewood Hill mobile home parks in...
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