AMES — Walter K. “Artie,” 92, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Monday, March 26. Funeral services honoring Artie’s life will be celebrated Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. Committal service along with military honors will be held later in the spring at Pine Grove […]
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Lewiston landlord seeks back rent from call center owner
AUBURN — A company created by a Twin Cities quasi-municipal economic development group is seeking to attach the assets of a local marketing company, claiming it owes rent on a Lisbon Street office in Lewiston. At a Thursday hearing in Androscoggin County Superior Court, Justice MaryGay Kennedy heard arguments by both sides on a motion […]
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Three arrested on crack, heroin charges in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Three people were arrested late Thursday night and charged with trafficking in heroin and crack cocaine. According to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, the men charged are: * Corinthian Wright, 31, of Long Island, N.Y., charged with unlawful aggravated trafficking in crack cocaine and heroin. He was transported to the Androscoggin County Jail […]
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Maine skiers revel in ‘White Friday’
NEWRY — While shoppers rushed to stores early Friday to cash in on the first of the holiday-season deals, Maine skiers and snowboarders were flocking to the slopes to enjoy extra-early, extra-good snow conditions, thanks to a storm that walloped the region Wednesday night. “This is the best conditions have been for Thanksgiving Day weekend […]
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L-A Charter Commission schedules hearing Aug. 28
LEWISTON — A group investigating ways and reasons to combine Lewiston and Auburn will host its first public session Thursday, Aug. 28, at Auburn Hall. Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Charter Commission decided Thursday to schedule the meeting to hear what Twin Cities residents want from a combined city and what they fear. “Before we start […]
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Boat owners asked to inspect boats every time they float
AUBURN – Earlier this summer, Tayelor Gosselin examined a boat as it was hauled out of Lake Auburn. A summer intern boat inspector, she asked the first-time boat owner if she could inspect their craft. “They’re free to say no,” she said. “I haven’t had anyone do that.” Gosselin said she was looking for plants, […]
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Lewiston charter commission candidates weigh in on consolidation
Lewiston charter commission candidates On June 10, Lewiston voters will choose three representatives to sit on the charter commission: David ChittimFavors consolidating both cities Eugene GeigerFavors consolidating both cities Lucien GosselinFavors consolidating both cities Richard GrandmaisonFavors consolidating both cities Chantel PettengillFavors consolidating both cities Charles SouleDoes NOT favor consolidating both cities Charter commission forum Charter […]
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Behavioral health workers gather to learn about gambling addiction
NORWAY — Treatment and support options for Mainers struggling with a gambling problem have expanded in recent years, and new state rules may help more people break away from an addiction to gambling. A handful of representatives from local social work, behavioral health and faith organizations gathered in a conference room at Stephens Memorial Hospital […]