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Funeral notices for Tuesday, July 10

BENEDIX — Elmer P. Sr., 72, of Auburn, passed away at home Thursday, July 5. Memorial services will be held at Lisbon Falls Baptist Church, 555 Lisbon St./Rt. 196, Lisbon Falls, on Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jonathan Jones. A gathering will follow at the church. At the family’s request, cemetery burial […]

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Robert S. Morris

WEST ROXBURY, Mass. — Robert Scott Morris, 69, of Auburn passed away on Wednesday, May 3, in West Roxbury, Mass., at the West Roxbury VA Hospital. Robert was born in Lewiston on April 29, 1948, a son of Beverly (Libby) Morris and the late Charles W. Morris. He attended local schools graduating from Edward Little […]

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Maine sees 9.1 percent drop in crime in 2013, biggest drop in 20 years

AUGUSTA — Crime in Maine dropped 9.1 percent last year, a steep drop from the previous year and the biggest decline in 20 years, Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Morris said Tuesday. The commissioner, joined by Gov. Paul LePage, said criminal activity dropped in every category in 2013 except aggravated assault, which increased more […]

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Maine looks at proposal to arm forest rangers

AUGUSTA (AP) — A special group in Maine is examining whether forest rangers should be allowed to carry firearms, something rangers say is critical to protecting them from the growing dangers they face in the field. The group, which met for the third time this month, was formed by an executive order from Gov. Paul […]