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.
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Activists gather at State House to oppose CMP power line
The Maine House of Representatives debated a bill that would have authorized the study of how much green house gas emissions would be reduced as a result of the project.
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Franklin County cuts nonprofit funding 75% in 5 years, sparking debate
A debate in Franklin County has pitted county officials who want to cut funding for nonprofits against groups who argue their services are needed and they’re good stewards of the money.
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One person killed, 2 injured in Durham crash
A 26-year-old woman from Sabbatus died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Durham early Monday morning, police said.
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Incoming changes to traffic court prosecution leave smaller departments wondering
In April, the District Attorney’s Office for Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties will stop prosecuting traffic tickets, leaving local police departments to pursue their own cases.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine recruiting volunteers
Mentors (Bigs) needed to be matched with more than 100 children.
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Leeds man accused of driving to endanger on the Maine Turnpike
State police say Alfred Bellanceau, 51, also stole from a convenience store, drove drunk and left the scene of an accident.
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Maine sexual assault prevention agency names new leader
Meagan Davis, the agency’s associate director, will take over next month as executive director.