Maine Family Federal Credit Union volunteers filled 2,500 bags to give to children across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties.
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What should Lewiston look for in its next police chief? | Reader query
David St. Pierre is stepping down after 33 years with the Lewiston Police Department, and the city will soon start the process to find his replacement.
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Lewiston prepares to launch balloon festival
Lewiston city employees prepare Simard-Payne Memorial Park for the weekend’s balloon festival kicking off Friday morning.
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Postal Service rate increases could squeeze Maine businesses
The state’s remote geography means most shipments destined for beyond New England will face higher surcharges over the winter holiday season.
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Balloons return to Lewiston, Jane Austin comes to Monmouth and lots more | Get out!
Things to do this week in the area.
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Lewiston High School class of 1958 plans reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston High School class of 1958, let’s get together for our 67th mini reunion. This gathering will be held at Marco’s in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 12-4 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Please share this with all our classmates who may not get a newspaper or have […]
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Lewiston council OKs tax deals for senior housing projects
Construction on the first 44 units of senior housing at the former Martel School will begin this fall, Lewiston Housing staff said.
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Arrests made in Lewiston drug trafficking, gunfire investigations
A Lewiston man and a 17-year-old were arrested Tuesday in a state and local drug trafficking investigation, with the juvenile also facing charges in connection with an ongoing gunfire case.
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Lewiston considers tax breaks to help delayed senior housing projects
A long-planned senior housing project at the former Martel School will build at least 88 units, while a market-rate development catering to 55 and older off Farwell Street will have 208 units. Both have been hindered by financing gaps.
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Why is unemployment so low in Maine, and what does it mean?
Everything from housing and industry booms to fewer job-seekers and the state’s status as the oldest in the nation has contributed to a run of low jobless rates, experts say.