Numbers of overdoses in the Twin Cities mirror increases seen statewide and nationally.
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Real estate markets in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties keep climbing
For the three-month period ending Aug. 31, the median sales price of homes in Franklin County increased by 29.5% from the same period of 2019.
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SeniorsPlus accepting referrals for Meals on Wheels
SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Agency on Aging, is accepting referrals for its Meals on Wheels program serving Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties, according to a news release from the Lewiston-based agency. Homebound individuals 60 and older and disabled adults younger than 60, who are unable to shop, prepare or cook meals for themselves, are likely […]
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While state is struggling with virus outbreak at prison, county jails are not
Unlike the Maine Department of Corrections, county jails haven’t reported any positive cases of inmates with COVID-19, but have to hold sentenced inmates longer.
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Androscoggin County sees steady climb in coronavirus cases
CDC attributes rise to new cases and more testing.
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Verso, investors reach agreement on sale of Jay mill
The paper company and a shareholder group have agreed to move ahead with a $400 million deal to sell the company’s mills in Maine and Wisconsin.
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Longtime Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department K-9 dies unexpectedly
AUBURN – A longtime K-9 member of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department died unexpectedly Saturday evening. The Sheriff’s Department wrote on its Facebook page Saturday that Bosco, a 10-year-old German shepherd that has been assigned to Sgt. Jon Guay since 2010, began experiencing medical issues earlier that morning. Bosco was rushed to the emergency veterinarian, […]
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Livermore confirms case of rabies in gray fox
The state has 48 confirmed cases of rabies, with Androscoggin County topping the list with 12 as of Aug. 22.
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Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state inspection
The audit, performed every two years by the Department of Corrections, only found fault with the high head counts that periodically plague the jail.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July early with fireworks tonight
It is fireworks season again, and this year, while there are plenty of fireworks displays to see on the Fourth of July, many towns are holding their displays on days other than July 4.