The 12 regional communications centers, which were down for about 90 minutes early Wednesday — included Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties.
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With winter arriving, the idea of an emergency homeless shelter may be on ice
With an initial goal of getting some kind of shelter up and running by Jan. 1, local government officials are at an impasse over funding.
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Shelters not allowed: Auburn pressed to rethink homeless policies
After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.
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Lewiston agency on aging to offer workshop for adults
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is set to offer Living Well for Better Health, a workshop for adults who are interested in learning how to better manage their chronic conditions. Living Well for Better Health will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, via Zoom, and continue through Tuesday, Aug. 16, according to a […]
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Severe Weather Alert issued for central and western Maine counties
Storms Saturday night will include hail and 60 mph winds.
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Nominations open for 2nd Androscoggin Co. youth food awards
This summer, the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn plans to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary and host the second annual Youth Food Charter Champion Awards. Five outstanding youth (individuals and/or groups) will be recognized for taking initiative to grow a healthy local food system from farm-to-fork, according to a news release from the council. Those […]
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Aging agency offers free program for aiding dementia care
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, plans to offer a Music & Memory program for adults who have Alzheimer’s Disease or other related dementia and their caregivers. Music & Memory sessions will be presented one on one with caregivers and clients in their homes starting in […]
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Mainers shouldn’t forget that ‘delta is the fire that’s blazing here today,’ CDC director says
As the science around the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus unfolds, Maine CDC director urged Mainers to not forget about the variant already in front of them.
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Lewiston man denies charges from high-speed chase
Police said they had to suspend pursuit of the motorcycle after it reached speeds over 150 mph.
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Masks now recommended for all tri-county region, most of state
Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, along with 10 other counties in the state as of Wednesday, were considered to have substantial levels of community transmission of COVID-19.