Tranten, principal of the school since 2015, had been the target of a “no confidence” vote reportedly signed by half of the student body earlier this month.
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2021 hunting season has been safe and fruitful across western, central Maine
There had been no hunting related mishaps by the end of the day Friday.
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Child seriously hurt in Auburn crash
A pickup truck driven by Adam Doherty, 37, of Rockland hit trees beside Minot Avenue.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Unsolved homicide: Daughter of Dorothy Milliken marks sad anniversary; family offers reward
Saturday marks 45 years since Dorothy Milliken was beaten to death in Lewiston. Her family is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.
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‘Nightmare scenarios’ Emergency medical responders contend with vaccine mandates
Emergency medical providers say vaccine mandates have made a bad situation worse and some are reaching the breaking point.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Buckfield man charged in 2020 infant death
Trevor Averill was arrested as his home Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Parents come to the rescue during bus driver shortage in RSU 4
Schools in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will be in session, and parent groups are organizing to help with transportation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn landlord finds 19 tarantulas and a python abandoned in apartment
A former tenant left 15 living tarantulas, four dead ones and a ball python behind.
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Rescuers aid stranded boaters on Sabattus Pond
The three adults and three children were cold from wind and rain but otherwise unhurt, Sabattus Fire Chief Troy Cailler said.
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Maine Bicentennial Band prepares to celebrate 200 years in a big way
On Friday night, the musicians and band leaders were polishing their instruments and their performance for the Maine Bicentennial Parade, set for Saturday morning.