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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News

A timeline since Wednesday’s deadly mass shootings in Lewiston

WEDNESDAY 6:56 p.m.: Police respond to a report of an active shooter at Just-In-Time Recreation, more commonly known as Sparetime Recreation, a bowling alley on Mollison Way in Lewiston. Dispatchers in Auburn are told a man walked in and began shooting. Other 911 calls follow. 7:08 p.m.: Multiple 911 calls report that a man has […]

Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime

Shooting updates: Mourners gather at candlelight vigil to remember victims

EDITOR’S NOTE: We have stopped updating this story with breaking news briefs. These updates represent our reporting presented in realtime. Many of the reports have been updated in stories. You can follow our continuing coverage of the shootings. Mourners gather at Saturday vigil to honor the victims 8 p.m.: On Saturday night, mourners gathered at […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat

Local creatives featured in Nov. 4 gala

NORWAY — Debi Irons will be dancing while Danielle Tran plays the keyboard during the annual fundraising gala. Cottage Street Creative Exchange brings dancers from around the neighborhood and the state of Maine together for an evening of music, dance, and reverie to raise money for the Globalocal non-profit. Gala favorites Cait Bushnell Catering and […]

Posted inThe Bethel Citizen

Guest Op/Ed: Maine cannot afford to not invest in its public university infrastructure

For decades, the University of Maine System has seriously underinvested in its statewide physical plant. More than half of academic spaces and three-quarters of residence halls have not undergone real renovation since students used slide rules. Classrooms are not conducive to 21st-century workforce preparation. Research labs lack the capacity to meet industry innovation needs. And […]