As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Auburn grows partnerships with nonprofits as demand for General Assistance surges
Auburn announced a partnership with Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services, which will work out of the city’s Community Development office on Main Street.
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Auburn woman admits to Jan. 6, 2021, riot crimes
Kimberly Sylvester, a registered nurse, denies being involved in any rioting, theft or destruction of property.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Sports
Hundreds of athletes compete at Special Olympics Maine Winter Games in Auburn
Competitors on snowshoes, skis and skates take to trails, slopes and ice.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Sabattus man seeks new murder trial, presents DNA expert
Daniel Roberts is hoping a new method of analyzing DNA evidence will help him get a new trial in the 2005 slaying of his ex-girlfriend.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn man accused of trafficking $3 million worth of fentanyl faces new drug charge
While on bail for state drug charges, Jeremy Mercier sold methamphetamine to an undercover source, federal agents say.
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Auburn diner owner charged with drug trafficking
Police believe Darren Douin may have been manufacturing and selling narcotics from his Happy Days Diner for nearly a decade.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
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Maine to receive $20 million federal grant to combat homelessness, domestic violence
Preble Street has been awarded about $2.5 million from the grant.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Sensors help some Maine schools address student vaping
For Edward Little High School, having the sensors and a substance misuse counselor has worked to curb some vaping among students.