A former member of the elite Marine Silent Drill Platoon and a veteran of Afghanistan, John Wayne Nelson has overcome a traumatic brain injury to start Deltacom Coffee, with profits going to help veteran groups.
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At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election
Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Windham man acquitted on manslaughter charge in 2022 Turner fatal
A jury also finds Curtis Randy Fogg not guilty on another felony charge in connection with the crash that killed a Fayette woman.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Windham man’s manslaughter trial underway in 2022 Turner crash
Prosecutors say, in December 2022, Curtis Fogg was chasing another pickup truck when it crashed into a car driven by a woman from Fayette, killing her.
Posted inBusiness, News
Hillandale egg farm requests Turner to rezone poultry farm amid property sale
The property is in a district that only allows the land to be used for egg production.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine meat producers frustrated by slaughterhouse backlogs
With demand for local meat on the rise, some livestock producers are finding it hard to get animals processed in a timely manner.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Police find thousands of marijuana plants in Turner home after fire reported
A deputy and firefighters found steam — not flames — and spotted marijuana plants inside the Auburn Road home. Authorities seized more than 2,000 plants, but have made no arrests.
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Investigation begins after Turner firefighters find steam instead of flames on a fire call
Turner firefighters responded to a residence on Route 4 for reports of smoke, which turned out to be steam. The Office of Cannabis Policy has been consulted and a warrant for a search of the property is being sought.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Turner woman admits to federal gun crimes
The defendant is reported to have bought more than 50 guns for other people.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine apple growers hurt by 50% loss, insurance inequities
Immediately after the harvest season finishes, growers begin filing claims and insurance adjusters come visit farms in person to verify the crop losses growers have reported.