The Maine Department of Transportation said Puddle Dock Bridge was closed Wednesday, resulting in a 12-mile detour for motorists driving along state roads.
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Biden condemns retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank
Biden said the attacks by settlers amounted to ‘pouring gasoline’ on the already burning fires in the Middle East since the Hamas attack.
Landlords lash out at proposed Augusta rental inspection program
The ordinance would require annual inspections and fees for rental units as part of a proposal meant to ensure tenants have safe living conditions.
Golfers help former school nurse prepare for winter
JAY — Members of the Spruce Mountain High School golf team recently helped long time school nurse Jackie Kilbreth prepare for the winter by hauling and stacking wood for her and her husband, Scott, who live in Dixfield. The team did the same for Kilbreth’s son, Joe who lives next door to the couple. The […]
Maine DOT proposes sidewalk project in Wilton
Maine DOT is looking to utilize the Village Partnership Initiative to do some much needed work to Depot Street in Wilton, according to the Wilton Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Award winning author Jacqueline Woodson to visit Lewiston library
National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson will discuss her new book, “Remember Us,” as part of a national tour, at 5:30 pm. on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Lewiston Public Library. Woodson will be joined in conversation with Maine children’s book author and poet Samara Cole Doyon. “Remember Us” is a beautiful, lyrical novel inspired […]
Albion man pleads guilty to illegally purchasing firearms in Fairfield
Jason Palmer, 42, knowingly made false statements when he claimed to be purchasing firearms for himself but was actually buying them for another person, federal prosecutors said.
Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next
The Patriots’ 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills didn’t save their season
A police dog attacked a Black trucker on his knees. An Ohio city is dealing with the aftermath
The attack is resurrecting questions about race relations and law enforcement tactics.
Maine country music artist releases debut album
Maine-based country artist Tyler Healy has recently unveiled his debut album, “Do It Round Here.” Healy, a talented Maine musician, embarked on his musical journey back in 2015. When asked about the genesis of his career, Healy said “Your early twenties is a confusing time; music is what gave me a purpose and a cause. […]