Police are investigating a shooting in Lewiston that left one person hospitalized.
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Searsmont assistant fire chief dies from injuries following sawmill explosion
The Office of State Fire Marshal said Sunday that 76-year-old Wayne Woodbury had died at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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10-year-old boy safe after being rescued from Androscoggin River
Officials from multiple agencies returned the boy to shore after a 31-minute rescue Saturday night, and urged the public to be safe around public rivers.
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Waterville says goodbye to its oldest resident, a 150-year-old elm tree
Ellie, the elm tree that has been around longer than Waterville has been a city, will be cut down later this month.
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Black flies: Maine’s smallest trail bullies
A run in Jay, a night hike on Bald Mountain and a Mount Washington descent all delivered the same seasonal warning: black flies can turn a good outing into a test of preparation, patience and pain tolerance.
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Birders’ eyes were to the skies for Rangeley Birding Fest
More than 100 took part in Western Maine Audubon’s Rangeley Birding Fest the weekend of June 6.
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Belgrade passes town budget, focuses on reducing tax burden
Residents and administrators suggested amendments to lower a conservative tax levy.
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Franklin County panel finalizes budget, keeping commissioner benefits
The Budget Advisory Committee had eliminated the $31,011 in flex benefits before commissioners restored it in a 4-1 vote Monday.
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Farmington recognizes group who saved man’s life
Police and town officials gave awards to a civilian, 2 police officers and a UMF police sergeant for their response to a June 3 cardiac emergency on Front Street.
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Arts festival on Harry’s Hill in Starks marks 36 years
The Happening returns June 18-21 to Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks for its 36th year, with music, camping, art, workshops and a lineup that reflects the festival’s long evolution.