Knox County will send people in custody to the Wiscasset jail in 2026.
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Maine drug overdose deaths continue to plummet
The state has seen a 23% decline in fatal overdoses from January-September in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
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Lisbon appoints retired local town manager as it searches for permanent candidate
James ‘Jim’ Bennett is from Lisbon and recently returned there after retiring earlier this year.
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Gorham Notes: Gorham Sand & Gravel donating Thanksgiving fare
Gorham Sand & Gravel is donating 10 fresh turkeys and 10 hams this year to families in need. Each family is limited to one turkey or ham. Recipients must be able to pick up in Buxton between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. To sign up, or for more details, call the […]
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Town plans to move Public Works into South Casco fire station
The move will provide the growing department more space and is expected to be completed by the end of November.
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Mainers start to receive SNAP benefits, despite confusion over funding
Food pantries around Maine have reported record numbers of people requesting food assistance, with some pantries seeing the number of new enrollees jump 30% to 50% in October.
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Westbrook Notes: Blue Blazes football team advances to Class B South title game
The Westbrook High School football team will clash with Kennebunk in the Class B South championship game on Friday, Nov. 14. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Olmstead Field in Westbrook, 125 Stroudwater St. The Portland Press Herald reported that Gio Staples scrambled for 5 yards in the final 30 seconds as the […]
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Madison cannabis shop owner faces more charges for courtroom tussle
Daniel Safranec, serving 14 days for contempt, is also being held in jail without bail on the new charges.
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Maine will resettle only 50 refugees this year, all white South Africans
Reductions by the Trump administration continue after Maine was allowed to resettle about half of the 950 refugees allocated last year.
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Knox County jury deliberating in Louisiana man’s trial over child death
Aziayh Scott, 24, has denied causing the 2024 death of his girlfriend’s toddler in Maine.