Maine had more than 900 confirmed flu cases by this time last year. So far this season there are 47.
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Public asked to help find marijuana thieves in Turner
$15,000 worth of processed product taken
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One-quarter of Maine’s 2020 homicide cases in Lewiston and Auburn
State officials say four murder cases were reported in the Twin Cities in 2020.
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Proposed bill would upgrade Androscoggin River’s water classification
River advocate Peter Rubins said if approved, the reclassification would become law in time for the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which marked the beginning of the river restoration effort.
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Vietnam War memorial proposed for Lewiston’s Veterans Park
Charles Paul, who is leading the fundraising effort, hopes to have the new monument in place by Veterans Day 2021.
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Androscoggin County jail sues state after housing its prisoners during pandemic
As the state sought to protect its prisons from COVID-19 infection, it transferred that risk to the counties’ detention facilities, writes the Androscoggin County’s attorney.
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Animal Tales: Back home for the holidays
After seven weeks on the streets, an Auburn cat gets reunited with her family.
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Sabattus fire department thriving in the pandemic
When Troy Cailler was hired as chief in March at the age of 27, he hit the ground running with a list of priorities in hand. Among them, a new fire engine to replace the rickety 1991 model in active service.
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Lewiston’s New Roots farm receives $80,000 in grants
The funds will help the Somali Bantu owners of the cooperative farm purchase the 30 acres of farmland they are currently leasing.
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Pandemic puts nonprofits in precarious position
Donations are down for some, volunteers are out for others. And who knows what the next year will bring.