Jacob Diaz was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn where he was being held Thursday night on $100,000 cash bail.
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Mark LaFlamme is a Sun Journal reporter and weekly columnist. He's been on the nighttime police beat since 1994, which is just grand because he doesn't like getting out of bed before noon. Mark is the author of eight published novels and rides a dual sport motorcycle everywhere he goes. Unless it's winter, in which case he just sulks a lot.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
L.L. Bean has second-best year in its history
Wicked Good Slippers continued to be the company’s top-performing product, with eight pairs sold per minute during the holiday season.
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Posted inLocal & State
Maine receives nearly $5 million in additional LIHEAP funding
In total, Maine has received nearly $54 million this winter season through LIHEAP to help eligible households facing significant increases in their utility bills this winter.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Deaths of Lewiston teen and Massachusetts man declared double homicide
Lewiston School superintendent calls Mohamed Aden a “beloved member of our community.” No arrests have been made.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Connecticut man dies in snowmobile crash on Rangeley Lake
RANGELEY — The body of a Connecticut man killed in a snowmobile crash on Rangeley Lake over the weekend was recovered Wednesday by the Maine Warden Service. Officials said they recovered the body of Stephen J. Rogers, 43, of Milford, about 142 feet into the woods from the shore in Russell Cove. It was believed […]
Posted inBusiness
Jay paper mill closing earlier than expected
Employees at Pixelle Androscoggin Mill were told Wednesday morning that doors would be closing as early as March 6 rather than later in the spring as previously announced.
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Domestic abuse shelters are going to the dogs and saving more lives
With half of all domestic abuse survivors saying they delayed leaving their abusers because they worried about the fate of their pets, Safe Voices expanded to accommodate furry loved ones.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
As one storm ends, another moves in
As though winter means to make up for the mildness of earlier months, potential storms are in the forecast for Monday, Thursday and then next Saturday.
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Rumford Marden’s shuts doors for good because of safety reasons
Store officials announced Wednesday night that the store is closing due to unspecified safety reasons at the Route 2 facility.
Posted inLocal & State
Mainers charged in Jan. 6, 2021, riot at U.S. Capitol
Five Mainers were charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Some have been convicted, while two are awaiting further court action.