In the April 13 story “Anatomy of a housing project the neighbors stopped dead,” the writers refer to a “similar scenario” in Auburn, “where a developer abandoned ambitious plans for a housing development after local residents rose in opposition and elected a new mayor whose campaign was built around fighting the project.” I assume the […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Paul Dionne, lawyer, author, former Lewiston mayor, dies
‘Paul loved Lewiston and Lewiston loved him right back,’ Mayor Carl Sheline said. ‘We have lost a pillar in our community.’
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Posted inGuides, Things to Do
Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine
Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville fire officials urge funding 8 new EMS workers for additional ambulance
Waterville fire Chief Jason Frost and deputy chief of EMS Everett Flannery III also want to run a third ambulance as need will increase with the closure of Northern Light Inland Hospital.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maranacook/Winthrop, Oak Hill boys lacrosse embrace open Class C field
Wells broke through in 2024 to end private-school dominance, and a couple of area teams seen an opening this spring.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Superintendents: Loss of federal funding would hit students most in need of support
School districts say Title I and IDEA dollars pay for staff positions in critical areas like intervention, early literacy and special education, and fund other services for some of Maine’s most vulnerable students.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Edward Little hires Brian Jahna as new football coach
Former Lake Region and Gray-New Gloucester coach replaces Rick Kramer.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Laurel Libby parlays transgender censure into campaign cash
The Republican state representative from Auburn was already the Legislature’s biggest fundraiser and got a big boost after getting in hot water over a social media post.
Posted inSports
Dylan Blue’s big week helps Maine Gladiators win national championship
The former Lewiston standout’s game-winning, shorthanded overtime goal was the finishing touch on a brilliant tournament.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Federal cuts leave Maine food pantries with empty shelves and more need than ever
Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.