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College football: Williams stuffs Bates 31-7

LEWISTON — Following a disastrous first quarter, the Bates defense showed some heart over the next two, forcing Williams to punt on six straight possessions, before Williams earned two breakaway runs in the fourth quarter for a 31-7 triumph in college football action Saturday afternoon. With the Bobcats (0-4) trailing 17-0 in the second quarter, […]

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Lawyer: Man accused of killing deputy was beaten by arresting police

The lawyers representing the man accused of killing a Somerset County Sheriff’s deputy have filed a motion to suppress “any and all statements” the suspect made to the officers who interrogated him, arguing that they obtained an alleged confession through physical coercion. Verne E. Paradie Jr., a Lewiston-based attorney, said he filed the motion to […]

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Funeral notices for Monday, Aug. 13

ALLAIN — Virginia I., 91, of Auburn died Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Clover Manor. At Virginia’s request, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Committal will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial donations in Virginia’s […]

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Men's Lacrosse: Ephs dominate second half to double-up Bobcats

Bates College attack Clarke Jones, left, tries to get by Williams College defender Cameron Brown during their game Saturday on Garcelon Field at Bates College in Lewiston. (Justin Pelletier/Sun Journal) LEWISTON  — The national acclaim Bates garnered for Tuesday’s highlight goal against Keene State didn’t impress NESCAC rival Williams. The Ephs will even argue it provide […]

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Man held in stabbing to undergo mental evaluation

LEWISTON — A man charged with attempted murder in a January stabbing is expected to undergo a psychological evaluation. Cory Hayden, 30, of Massachusetts, who had been living recently at 12 Brann Ave. in Lewiston, was indicted by a grand jury this month on three felonies. The charges stem from an incident in which police […]