LEWISTON — Saturday’s April snowstorm delivered 7.5 inches to Lewiston, 13.5 inches in Gray and 10.9 inches in Portland, said National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Legro. Locally, motorists and snow movers handled the late-season storm with few problems, officials said. “The crews did great today,” Public Works Director David Jones said. “We had a few […]
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New Vineyard family accused of holding underage drinking party
NEW VINEYARD — Grandparents and their grandson are accused of holding an underage drinking party Saturday night at 230 Barker Road. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received information about an underage drinking party at about 10 p.m. Saturday and deputies went to investigate, according to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Cpl. Kevin Hartley and […]
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Lewiston says no to paid trash program
LEWISTON — A plan to require special trash bags for city curbside collection fell apart Tuesday night in a close but quick City Council vote. Councilors voted 4-3 to terminate an agreement with WasteZero to create an education program leading up to a public vote. Councilor Jim Lysen said it was a difficult decision for […]
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Jay man injured in snowmobile accident on Wilton lake
WILTON — A Jay man was injured Monday when his snowmobile rear-ended one driven by his grandson on Wilson Lake. David Jones, 68, of Jay was following his grandson across the lake as they headed toward town, Sgt. Scott Thrasher of the Maine Warden Service said. The grandson, Dalton Ellis, 17, of Wilton had a […]