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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As Valentine’s Day prices rise, are Mainers looking for cheap gifts?
Some customers are buying smaller boxes of chocolate, or nothing at all, but the full picture of demand may not be clear until Sunday.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Government dismisses gun, threatening case against Rangeley’s Lucas Sirois
Sirois, 45, was arrested in Farmington in October after he was accused of retrieving firearms and making threats against law enforcement while out on bail.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine’s 3 largest cities recorded just 1 homicide last year, state police say
Overall, homicides across the state dipped compared to 2023 and 2024, which are 2 of the deadliest years on record, according to recently released data.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine’s top judge says she worries about political divisiveness
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill, in the annual State of the Judiciary address, also talked about technological advances in the courts.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Jay students slide into recess
Students at Spruce Mountain Elementary School enjoyed some outdoor fun as temperatures rise after brutal cold.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Car slams into Lewiston furniture store
Moises Samba’s car struck the window between two brick pillars at FX Marcotte, shattering the glass.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s housing market off to a slow start in January
Home prices were up but sales were down, a familiar pattern after a tumultuous 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lisbon Water Department and town to consider merger
In recent years town councilors have expressed an interest in bringing the department under town management.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Lewiston House District 94 special election profile: Janet Beaudoin, Republican
Beaudoin is a longtime Lewiston resident and School Committee member.