Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
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3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond
The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.
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Tractor-trailer driver from Buxton arrested for OUI by Capitol Police in Augusta
Gerald King, 64, of Buxton, was arrested Wednesday after failing a sobriety test while driving a tractor-trailer through Augusta, state police said.
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This company from southern Maine is first in state to offer ‘renewable propane’ for home heating
Waltz & Sons Propane is looking to establish a market for the alternative fuel – which can be used in all propane applications without modifying appliances – even if it starts as a money-loser.
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It’s a boy! Scarborough 911 dispatcher praised for helping hospital-bound dad deliver baby
911 dispatcher Nicole Thompson has been nominated for a ‘stork award’ for talking the father through his son’s delivery.
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Buxton community comes together for family after devastating house fire
The Poitras family lost their home to an accidental fire on Sept. 16 that left much of the house damaged by smoke and water.
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Buxton police chief resigns amid investigation of ‘personnel matter’
Chief Troy Cline had been on administrative leave for about a month before his resignation was accepted by the Buxton Board of Selectmen on Wednesday.
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Lewiston-, Skowhegan-based engineer unit changes hands
LEWISTON — The 136th Engineer Vertical Construction Company held a change of command ceremony Nov. 6, in which Capt. Russell Boynton turned over command of the unit to incoming commander Capt. Timothy Kelley. Boynton has held the position for the last three years and will be transitioning to a staff position with the 240th Regional […]
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Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
More than 60 Cubs and Scouts, some from as far away as Buxton, West Paris and Bath, rolled into Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen Nov. 12 for the second annual Lego Pinewood Derby. Isa Russell of Lewiston Troop 2019 won Best in Show with her Phoenix Lego Derby Car. She is a Life Scout from Randolph and […]
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Novel Jazz Septet presents matinee performance of jazz icons
The Novel Jazz Septet will be swinging over for a musical matinee by two of the most influential and acclaimed icons of jazz, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 November, at the Saco River Theatre in Buxton. The matinee format is perfect for jazz lovers who don’t like a […]