Disk-peepers have come from near and far, and lots of them spent time and money in Westbrook’s downtown.
January 2019
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CBS' Criminal Minds' 'Sick and Evil' episode set in Lewiston
LEWISTON — This probably won’t make the tourism brochure. CBS’s hit show “Criminal Minds” has set the 14th episode of its 14th season right here. Its title? “Sick and Evil.” CBS’s official episode description for the FBI crime drama reads: “The BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) leads the investigation into a string of murders taking place […]
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South Berwick nurse pleads guilty to possession of oxycodone
The woman, who worked at a New Hampshire long-term care facility, was charged with taking medication from a patient.
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UMaine student struck and killed by truck in Old Town
The truck, which had a plow, was turning while the young man was crossing a street, police say.
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WMLC members show support for workers affected by shutdown
Members of the Western Maine Labor Council show their support for workers affected by the federal government shutdown during their monthly meeting Jan. 15 at IBEW Local 567, 238 Goddard Road in Lewiston. They called U.S. Sen. Susan Collins asking her to work on reopening the government. From left are Paul Gilbert, Jean Gilbert, Suzanne Crowell, Garrett Stewart, […]
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Trump gives ground on wall, signing bill to end longest government shutdown ever
The deal reopens the federal government through Feb. 15 and creates a bipartisan committee to negotiate an agreement on border security. It includes no money for a border wall.
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Auburn police nab Maryland man in credit card skimming investigation
AUBURN — A Maryland man was arrested and charged in connection with a credit card skimming ring. Local police said in a news release that they arrested Brian Boley, 32, of Takoma Park, Maryland on Wednesday after conducting a four-month investigation. He was charged with felony forgery and theft and two misdemeanors stemming from his […]
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Maine CDC urges flu shots as cases rise about 1,000 in state
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is urging state residents to get vaccinated against influenza as cases of the disease are rising across the state. The agency says this year’s flu season has seen 1,114 positive influenza test results and 88 hospitalizations. Maine CDC Director Bruce Bates says influenza […]
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Farmington woman severely injured in head-on crash in Mercer
A 2001 Nissan Altima was traveling east in the westbound lane when it collided with a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle traveling west toward New Sharon.
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Rockland bookstore named among top 5 in country
Hello Hello Books is among five finalists for Publishers Weekly’s bookstore of the year award.