Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable

Escalating costs for housing, food and fuel have officials especially concerned as cold weather sets in and as estimates grow for people unable to find stable housing.

System to help poor defendants is worsening in rural Maine

Attorneys staffing the struggling indigent defense program say the solutions they're seeing can't keep up with the systemic problems.

McLean wins DA race for tri-county area

The Republican says the race for top prosecutor transcended politics.

Andrew Lewis is lone challenger to win seat on Androscoggin Commission

The Auburn Democrat narrowly defeated political veteran John Michael, who was seeking a second term.

Plourde wins race for commissioner in Androscoggin County

Androscoggin County Commission District 5 (east Auburn, downtown, New Auburn): John Michael runs for reelection against Andrew Lewis

District 5 represents east, downtown and part of New Auburn

Androscoggin County Commission District 3 (South and east Lewiston, Greene, Durham): William Coffin challenges incumbent Brian Ames

Androscoggin County Commission District 4 (Lisbon, Sabattus, Wales): Greg Bianconi challenges Garrett Mason

Androscoggin County Commission District 7: Amanda Ricci challenges Sally Christner

Local working group seeks resident input at meeting

The group hopes to identify natural resource concerns and funding priorities.