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3 Lewiston teens charged with murder in connection with fatal Lewiston fire

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3 Lewiston teens charged with murder in connection with fatal Lewiston fire

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Auburn police, fire unions seek hazard pay for working throughout COVID pandemic

Firefighters want payroll benefits and premium pay for eligible workers, as well as other costs associated with getting more people to join the department.
Crime

Androscoggin County armed robbery suspects arrested in Portland

Members of the Maine Violent Offender Task Force arrested the trio following a foot chase in downtown Portland
Crime

Former Minot man accepts plea deal in connection with US Capitol riots

Glen Mitchell Simon, who now lives in Georgia, faces a maximum of six months in jail.
Health

'It’s hurting this state and it’s hurting everyone': Years-long staffing shortages continue to affect Maine health care

Central Maine Medical Center announced temporary suspensions for some admissions due to staffing issues. The problem isn't new, but the pandemic is making it worse.
Coronavirus

Mills rejects request by lawmakers, hospitals to amend vaccine mandate

Lawmakers asked Gov. Janet Mills to amend her vaccine mandate after hospital administrators said it was prompting staff resignations.
Crime

Arrest made in Auburn convenience store robberies

Shawn Small is being held at the Androscoggin County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.
Crime

Lewiston teen charged with aggravated assault in stabbing of another teen

Isaiah Stufflebeam, 18, is being held at the Androscoggin County Jail and his bail has been set at $5,000.
Crime

Lewiston teen charged with aggravated assault in stabbing of another teen

The incident happened around 6 p.m. in the area of 300 Main St., according to a release from Lewiston police.
Health

UPDATE: CMMC temporarily suspends pediatric, trauma admissions citing staffing issues

Patients who arrive at the CMMC Emergency Department for the listed conditions will be evaluated, stabilized, and taken to another facility for treatment if needed
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Smoker in garage blamed for Mechanic Falls fatal fire

According to officials, the body of 74-year-old Terry Bisbee was found in a house full of smoke.
Coronavirus

Lewiston wedding party claims to be unaware of voluntary COVID-19 quarantine housing at venue site

Wedding guests said they saw people leave the restricted area in the quarantine section of the Ramada Inn in Lewiston to go outside to smoke.

Discrimination complaint filed against Maine nursing facility for allegedly turning away transgender woman

Portland voters to decide on size of new homeless shelters

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3 Lewiston teens charged with murder in connection with fatal Lewiston fire

Auburn police, fire unions seek hazard pay for working throughout COVID pandemic

Androscoggin County armed robbery suspects arrested in Portland

Former Minot man accepts plea deal in connection with US Capitol riots

'It’s hurting this state and it’s hurting everyone': Years-long staffing shortages continue to affect Maine health care

Mills rejects request by lawmakers, hospitals to amend vaccine mandate

Arrest made in Auburn convenience store robberies

Lewiston teen charged with aggravated assault in stabbing of another teen

Lewiston teen charged with aggravated assault in stabbing of another teen

UPDATE: CMMC temporarily suspends pediatric, trauma admissions citing staffing issues

Smoker in garage blamed for Mechanic Falls fatal fire

Lewiston wedding party claims to be unaware of voluntary COVID-19 quarantine housing at venue site

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