School principals present budget requests to RSU 56 board A junior varsity sports program for Dirigo Middle and High schools is on the list.

Prom Connection asks students to pay it forward Prom season is fast approaching and the Prom Connection is preparing to assist students in need to secure proper attire for free.

Walmart is getting rid of greeters, worrying the disabled Walmart told greeters around the country last week that their positions would be eliminated April 26 in favor of an expanded, more physically demanding 'customer host' role.

7-year-old boy killed in New Hampshire fire The fire was reported early Wednesday in Hampton and quickly spread to multiple houses.

Watch video: Michael Cohen testifies Trump lied about business interests in Russia The president's former lawyer is testifying before a House committee, saying also that Trump had advance knowledge that emails damaging to Hillary Clinton would be released.

New Sharon voters to consider replacing Town Office roof The proposal, which asks for $240,000, is one of three regarding the building.

Three candidates vie for New Sharon selectman seat Polls will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Friday at the Town Office.

Highway equipment plan slated for consideration in Strong Equipment reserve accounts lack enough money to pay for replacements.

Poland planners approve water main extension Poland planning board meeting

Central Maine Power, opponent address NECEC project in Farmington Spokesmen for Central Maine Power tout the benefits of the New England Clean Energy Connect project while the Natural Resources Council of Maine says it remains opposed.

Jared Golden provides ‘road map’ to his health care agenda Democratic lawmaker calls for Medicare For All but offers ideas that may prove easier to pass.

North Monmouth man sentenced for cocaine robbery Brian Krafton 27, robbed Auburn residents of drugs and cash last year

Jay puts town-acquired property out to bid, will hold hearing on parking Jay selectpersons voted Monday to put a town force closed on property out to bid. The board also set March 11 for a hearing to discuss parking on a section of Old Jay Hill Road.

Electrical fire extensively damages Chesterville camp The owners hadn't been there in about a week, a state fire investigator said.

State, local committee disagree on Rolly’s Diner intersection design The state has proposed a traffic signal at the driveway exit from Rolly's Diner onto Mill Street in Auburn.

Saco community mourns death of devoted middle school teacher Robin Stinson, 47, died Monday after experiencing a medical problem while driving home on the Maine Turnpike.

Jared Golden opposes Democratic bid to expand gun background checks Maine Democrat says his district voted against same idea at the polls in 2016.

Auburn man fights extradition to Alaska in cold case murder, denies involvement Steven Downs was arrested in Auburn earlier this month in the rape and killing of a 20-year-old student in Fairbanks.

Maine must beef up mental health and addiction services, chief justice tells lawmakers In her annual address to the Legislature, Leigh Saufley calls for more treatment, safe and sober housing, and facilities for youths in crisis.

Big welcome in Hanoi for Trump, Kim and new nuclear talks After long journeys to Vietnam, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are in place for their second summit Wednesday

Stephen King donates $1.25M to New England Historic Genealogical Society The master of the American horror novel has donated $1.25 million to the masters of American genealogical research

High winds crumple 120-foot tower atop Sugarloaf Wind speed was estimated at more than 100 mph Monday when a communication tower in Carrabassett Valley bent in half.

Augusta police probe nighttime robbery at city store A man threatened to use a weapon Monday night when robbing the Big Apple store on Stone Street Monday night, police said.

Eustis voters to decide on increasing spending The annual town meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Community Building.

Auburn council forwards agricultural zone proposal A draft ordinance intended to loosen zoning rules in Auburn's agriculture and resource protection zone will be forwarded to the Planning Board and state agriculture officials.

Police log Police log for Lewiston/Auburn

Lewiston School Committee votes to establish poverty awareness subcommittee The panel led by Peter Geiger will be trained in New York City to help make a plan for Lewiston students.

RSU 10 board OKs bus driver/custodian contract The agreement includes a 3 percent pay raise for those at the top of the scale.

Mechanics Falls manager wants budget to reflect ‘cost of services’ Town Manager Zakk Maher said his plan gives a clearer picture of expenses for each department.

State licensing board puts local neurologist on probation Daniel Bobker's medical license has been suspended three times in 12 years for drug use.

Police say fight over cigarettes led to strangulation of former Lewiston man at Maine prison farm Zachary Titus is charged with murder in the death of Dana Bartlett at the Bolduc Correctional Facility last June.

Four Jay residents seek two seats on RSU 73 board Voters will go to the polls April 23 to fill town offices.

Bill calling for Maine employers to offer paid sick time draws conflicting testimony Backers of the requirement say it would promote healthier workplaces and attract younger workers to the state, while opponents say it would be a financial hardship for small businesses.

FAME backs financing for new Rumford hotel The agency is insuring 75 percent of a commercial loan from First National Bank to investors.

Former Brunswick lawyer sentenced to prison for stealing from clients James Whittemore apologizes in court, while his former clients describe how he betrayed their trust.