The new exit is expected to open in 2025 about a mile south of the current Saco interchange, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority.
January 2023
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Cards and art for boys and girls
Art and games were on tap Tuesday afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club in Auburn.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Bill would extend eligibility for special education services
Some school districts, however, balk at cost and opponents question whether the public school system is the right place to best serve this population up to age 22.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Steeper by the dozen: Avian flu sends egg prices soaring
The disease has driven prices up and supplies down, affecting Maine farms, stores, restaurants and egg lovers in different ways.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L&A Veterans Council proposes adding Vietnam War-era patrol boat to park
The Vietnam War-era U.S. Navy craft, built in 1972, is similar to the boats featured in the epic war movie “Apocalypse Now.”
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Driver in 2022 Oxford chase and fiery crash gets new lawyer
Ethan Rioux-Poulios had been in court to face possible revocation of his probation on a manslaughter conviction stemming from a 2019 fatal crash in West Paris.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins could use minor tweaks as they deal with a three-game losing streak
League-leading Boston has some work to do to ensure that this pothole does not become a sinkhole.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Wacha seeking two-year deal in free agency
Michael Wacha had a solid 2022 for the Red Sox, but remains unsigned with about two weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford performing arts group returns after three-year hiatus
RUMFORD — After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, RAAPA (Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts) is making a comeback. President Anita Murphy and director Connie Venskus said Friday rehearsals will get underway this month in preparation for a late-spring production on June 9-10 at the Snowshoe Club in Rumford. […]
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston High School, Bates College students help launch domestic abuse awareness campaign
Lewiston High School and Bates College students helped launch Finding Our Voices’ second annual poster campaign raising awareness of intimate partner violence.