Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Report: September 2 – 15, 2023
Report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for the weeks of September 2 through September 15, 2023. All persons charged
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West Gardiner to reconsider restrictions for solar, self-storage and medical pot operations
After setting aside the four proposed ordinances earlier this year, West Gardiner officials are presenting revised ordinances at a public
Read MorePress Herald, UNE to host 2023 Portland mayoral debate
The newspaper is partnering with the University of New England to host an Oct. 3 debate with all five mayoral
Read MoreMaine TREE Foundation to honor 2023 Forest Award recipients
Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Austin H. Wilkins Forest
Read MoreMDOE Reports 40% Increase In Educator Certification Applications, Schools Nonetheless Struggling To Fill Open Positions
Although Maine is still experiencing persistent teacher shortages, the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) saw a 40 percent increase in
Read MoreWaterville City Council to consider purchase of police body cameras
Councilors could sign off Tuesday on spending $114,885 on 24 body cameras, and related equipment, to be worn by every
Read MoreRSU 4 to hold key budget meeting Wednesday
A public budget meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Oak Hill High School gymnasium will consider a revised spending
Read MoreWorker killed while paving road in Oxford
A worker died Friday while paving a road in the town of Oxford. Mark Francis, 48, of Auburn was working
Read MorePolice investigate unfounded bomb threat at Topsham middle school
Authorities are working to identify where the origin of the bomb threat made toward Mount Ararat Middle School. Read More
Read MoreKayakers will find thrills and history while visiting this Maine island
One of the most interesting and lesser-known sea kayak destinations on the Maine coast is Thrumcap Island. Located between outer Johns
Read MoreMadawaska-Edmundston Bridge temporarily closing amid construction
MADAWASKA, Maine – The Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge will be closed for the rest of this week and next Monday to accommodate
Read MoreMaine lobsterman and state lawmaker tells how he narrowly survived after his boat capsized Friday
Billy Bob Faulkingham, who is also the Republican leader in the Maine House of Representatives, said he’s lucky to be
Read MoreIncreased hunger in central Maine
Winslow Community Cupboard sends urgent plea for donations Read More
Read MoreCasco Bay High School evacuated after police receive text about active shooter
The Portland school superintendent said there is no evidence of an active shooter, but the building was evacuated.Read More
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