December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
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WGME photojournalist dies while covering race at Oxford Plains Speedway
John ‘Monty’ Orrick collapsed in the speedway’s press box shortly after Sunday night’s Oxford 250 auto race.
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New Balance Foundation donates more than $1.4 million to Maine nonprofits
Local grant recipients say the funds are particularly critical now because of federal cuts to Maine programs.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Central Maine arrest log: Jan. 18-24
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Jan. 18-24, 2024.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Retired Maine general says Pete Hegseth unqualified to lead Pentagon
Democrat Jon Treacy of Oxford warns Trump’s choices for his Cabinet are ‘buffoons and clowns.’
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
In red town of Oxford, Trump supporters celebrate
Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris 66% to 33% in the 2nd District town of Oxford, where voters said they supported the former president for his policies on immigration and the economy.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Hoax threats send multiple Maine schools into lockdown on Election Day
More than a dozen schools received ‘swatting’ calls, which came from the same IP address that’s been used in previous hoaxes.
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State police say Oxford man was killed Friday night in Poland
Maine State Police identified the victim of a Friday night shooting in Poland as a 51-year-old man from Oxford.
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Mills hopes money for Maine ‘co-working’ businesses will help bring, keep remote workers
Eleven communal office companies – including 6 in southern Maine – were awarded a total of $500,000 as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
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A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.