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Lewiston police say ‘broken’ juvenile court system plays key role in city’s wave of shootings
‘The system is broken… The juvenile justice system right now is a revolving door,’ Chief Carly Conley said Wednesday.
‘We take care of each other’: Midcoast community rallies for victims, first responders after mill explosion
Dozens of people from across the region donated and delivered food, water and thousands of dollars to support those battling the blaze at Robbins Lumber on Friday.
Court papers describe chaotic scene before a man was killed in Augusta
A Skowhegan man is charged with murder during what police say was a drug-fueled birthday party at a Flagg Street apartment in February.
Live updates: Over 100 responders salute remains of firefighter in Augusta procession
Several of the victims injured Friday at Robbins Lumber were being taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland, officials say. Plumes of heavy smoke could be seen for miles.
State police close Route 9 in Chelsea after Friday morning crash
Tow trucks were on scene to remove 2 commercial vehicles that crashed between Intervale Road and Gilbert Drive.
1 firefighter dead, at least 10 people injured in fire and explosion at Searsmont mill
A large plume of black smoke was visible for miles as firefighters rushed to Robbins Lumber in Waldo County, where state Fire Marshal Shawn Esler said at an afternoon press conference “we have not even really begun a scene examination.”
Gardiner-area school district considering moving elementary students to balance class sizes
A proposed policy change would allow the superintendent to transfer students, even against their parents’ wishes, among elementary schools in Gardiner, West Gardiner and Pittston.
ATVs keep getting bigger. It’s putting Maine’s trail system at risk.
The push for wider, heavier vehicles is the last straw for many landowners.
Oakland mobile home owners rally to stop rent increases: ‘We’re not being heard’
At the midpoint of a 90-day rent freeze, residents say Oakland hasn’t made progress toward passing a rent stabilization ordinance.
5 teens charged in Madison break-ins
The sheriff’s office received reports Sunday of several motor vehicle break-ins and homes with broken windows.
Farmington middle school sees jump in sports participation
More than 30% of Mt. Blue Middle School students are participating in spring sports this year as the school expands athletic and student engagement opportunities.
Farmington selects firm for Main Street construction project
The $2.66 million contract for the Main Street Phase 1 rebuild will go to Scully Construction of Smithfield after answering questions about experience, staffing and project timelines.
Augusta school board changes public comment policy after free speech ruling
Nicholas Blanchard, the conservative activist who sued over the policy, attended Wednesday’s meeting to protest the board’s new version, saying it was ‘still unconstitutional.’
Skowhegan tells church-run homeless shelter its residents have to go
The town sent the cease and desist letter Tuesday to Shelters by Jesus, housed within the Trinity Evangelical Free Church.
Maine Big Night volunteer still waiting for frogs, rain and road rescues
Warm rain and dark roads brought frogs, salamanders and spring peepers out during the annual migration known as Maine Big Night.
Peru man wanted in fatal Auburn crash arrested in Phillips
Albert Deschaine was convicted of manslaughter for the death of an Auburn man, but failed to show up for sentencing.
Skowhegan to vote on ending taxpayer support for commercial waste
Town officials cut $250,000 for disposal fees from the proposed budget but reversed course and are now asking voters to designate surplus funds to cover the cost.
Game warden remembered as dedicated officer, pilot, friend
Joshua Tibbetts, who died in a plane crash Tuesday after 18 years in the Maine Warden Service, was described by friends as ‘cool-headed’ in a crisis and ‘always smiling.’
Preparations underway for building move to Chandler Street in Augusta
Photographer Joe Phelan captures working being done at 15 Western Ave. to add support to a building before it is to be moved.
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