JCPenney plans to close its store at 60 Elm Plaza in Waterville on Sept. 22, and R.H. Reny Inc. owner John Reny confirmed Monday his company’s 19th store will open there next year.
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Windsor residents to vote on proposed 9.06% budget increase
The annual town meeting is scheduled to be begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Windsor Elementary School.
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Afghanistan rescue dogs settle in to life in Maine after 7,000-mile journey
Thirteen dogs from Kabul arrived in Woolwich, where they now seek forever homes. Though the 7,000-mile journey was far from easy, volunteers deem the effort “a championing success.”
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Development plan for Lewiston’s Professional Building includes housing
The tallest office building in downtown Lewiston would be redeveloped into 20 apartments on the upper floors, with two commercial spaces remaining on the ground and basement levels.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Vassalboro residents to vote on marijuana, solid waste ordinance changes
At last week’s town meeting, residents approved of the proposed municipal and school budgets, elected new town officials and decided against tweaking administrative procedure. On Tuesday, voters go to the polls.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Livermore Falls man charged with vehicle theft, escape from cruiser
Joshua Souther, 46, of Livermore Falls is being held on $2,000 bail at the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
Maine bakeries rise above the competition to win James Beard Awards
Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery won for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker and Barak Olins’ ZUbakery took home the award for Outstanding Bakery.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Jurors begin deliberating whether Hunter Biden is guilty of federal firearm charges
Hunter Biden is charged with 3 felonies stemming from the October 2018 purchase of a gun he had for about 11 days.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Lewiston mass shooting survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront
Voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will choose the Republican candidate who will challenge three-term Rep. Jared Golden this fall in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections.
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90 countries to attend Ukraine peace summit that Russia is snubbing
The summit, on Saturday and Sunday, will aim to chart a path toward possible peace nearly 28 months after Russian forces invaded Ukraine and the war grinding on.