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Indictment alleges sex at prison
A prison guard from Mechanic Falls has been indicted on charges that he had sex with an inmate and that he failed to report another guard who did the same.
Prison Guard Charged With Raping Inmate
A second guard at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham stands accused of sexually assaulting someone in custody.
Sue Gendron, Maine Commissioner of Education approved School Administrative District 15's alternative plan for consolidation.
The band concert given at the fish hatchery grounds Sunday afternoon was largely attended, many enjoying the ride up the Auburn-Turner electric railway.
Griffiths conducts writing seminar
Dave Griffiths, a freelance writer, editor and educator who lives in Mechanic Falls, recently conducted a three-day writing and presentation skills seminar for seven Navy SEALs at the Naval Special Weapons ...
Area midwives and home-birth advocates are rebuffing a recent American Medical Association resolution that says the safest place for labor and delivery is in the hospital.
Lake Auburn fish hatchery is a delightful place to spend Sunday. It has many sparkling springs and shady pine groves.
Camden National employees teach financial literacy to students
“Studies show that when people learn to save money early in life, they usually make smarter financial decisions in the future. We're delighted to start them off with the basics.”
CAMDEN : Continuing efforts to increase financial literacy among Maine youth, 46 Camden National employees worked with 27 local classrooms throughout the state on April 29 to bring financial literacy lessons ... via Village Soup
Oxford couple loses dream home
“It's an old house. It spreads fast. "They kept the fire out of the front of the house”
An Oxford couple, who moved from Mexico into their dream home here 28 days ago, escaped the historic 21 2-story Victorian house Friday night as flames from the kitchen spread. via Sun-Journal
Friends collect funds for fire victims
“We're doing our best to help. And they need so much.”
Friends of a Mechanic Falls family who lost their home Sunday in a fire have created the Dennis and Robin Dufour Family Fund to gather donations. via Sun-Journal
Christina Noll, 33, of 75 Knapp St., Livermore Falls, warrant, 10:46 a.m. Monday at same address. via Sun-Journal
The American Legion Riders, Department of Maine, held the annual meeting at Topsham Post 202. via Sun-Journal
Seven Left Homeless After Fire
A Mechanic Falls family of seven is homeless after a fire destroyed their mobile home Sunday afternoon. via WCSH-TV Portland
Fire Destroys Mechanic Falls Home
The state fire marshall will determine what caused a fire in Mechanic Falls Sunday evening. via WMTW-TV Auburn
CMMC appoints Dr. Short to staff
Christopher L. Short, D.O., a family medicine physician, has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. via Sun-Journal
GOP Caucas: Androscoggin County
“If people can bring that passion to the party as an activist, then we can win.”
BREAKDOWN OF RESULTS FOR ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Mitt Romney - 139 Ron Paul - 71 John McCain - 33 Mike Huckabee - 19 Undecided - 2 TOTAL - 264 BREAKDOWN OF RESULTS BY TOWN Auburn Mitt Romney - 35 Ron Paul - 13 John ... via Sun-Journal
Sturtevant gets seven years for sex assault
“I understand this is a matter of some controversy in the community.”
A 42-year-old man convicted last year of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact against a 6-year-old girl was sentenced to seven years in prison Wednesday. via Sun-Journal
Throughout the rural sections of our state, which is renowned for its rich agricultural products, are found may original homesteads. via Sun-Journal
“It's hard for low-income families to get the help they need without the FAFSA”
One deadline, however, is fast approaching-one that many students are still unaware of. via The Free Press
Historical Society preserves memories
SEARSPORT : The Searsport Historical Society sponsored its second annual Scrapbook Crop on Saturday, Jan. via Village Soup