PORTLAND — A judge has ruled district attorney candidate Seth T. Carey violated several Maine Bar Rules, including unlawful conduct stemming from his unwanted sexual advances involving a woman who lived in his Rumford home. “In this case, the court concludes that the nature of the conduct in question reflects adversely on Carey’s trustworthiness and […]
Carl Natale
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Lewiston residents want parking, not doughnuts
LEWISTON — The neighborhood likes Dunkin’ Donuts, but it loves its parking more. During a City Council workshop Tuesday, it became clear that residents of the neighborhood near Main and Elm streets are largely opposed to a new Dunkin’ Donuts at 420 Main St., but only because it could strip away parking along the street […]
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Born to play football, Lewiston’s Turcotte gained other priorities
LEWISTON — Mason Giroux gained a new appreciation for having Jared Turcotte as a teammate, the hard way, during the summer before Turcotte’s senior year at Lewiston. The Blue Devils were attending a football clinic at Bates College, but were lined up on opposite sides of the ball. Giroux, who was about to become a […]
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St. Mary’s looks to build new Oncology Center
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is hoping to break ground next month on a $4.65 million building for its Oncology Center, according to an application filed with the city Planning Board. The project goes to the board for approval Monday. The center is planned for Campus Avenue, connecting the operating room building with […]
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Lewiston’s Anchour growing by design
LEWISTON — In the two years since moving to Lewiston from Windham, marketing firm Anchour has grown from eight employees to 19, rebranded local businesses like Forage, Fuel, DaVinci’s Eatery, Fish Bones American Grill and Dirigo Federal Credit Union, and continued to grow its national roster. The 5-year-old company, which expanded its presence at 223 Lisbon […]
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Police: Stray bullet from target practice hit disc golfer in Turner
TURNER — Maine State Police say a stray bullet from a 9mm handgun struck a Lewiston man in the face Sunday while he was playing disc golf. Cameron Hart said he was at Stevens Mountain View Disc Golf Course when he heard gunshots. “We were just walking up and the guy started shooting,” Hart told […]
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2018 Analysis: Men suffer about 70 percent of fireworks injuries
In the eyes of many Americans, the Fourth of July is a day for parades, barbecues and, of course, fireworks. The tradition got its start at the beginning of our nation’s history after the Founding Fathers met in Philadelphia to write and sign the Declaration of Independence. A day after the Continental Congress adopted the […]
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Tense times in downtown Lewiston in wake of killing
Anti-immigrant sentiments run high after Knox Street brawl kills Lewiston man. Editor’s note: This story contains hate speech and crude language, and could be disturbing to readers. LEWISTON — Immediately after last week’s fatal brawl near Kennedy Park, the comments started rolling in. On Facebook. On Twitter. Posted to news stories online. “They are a […]
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Lewiston police make arrest in Saturday morning shooting
UPDATE: Jordan Waterman makes initial court appearance in Lewiston LEWISTON — Lewiston police have charged a local man in a shooting early Saturday on the corner of Bartlett and Pine streets. Jordan Waterman, 26, of Lewiston was charged Tuesday with elevated aggravated assault, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, reckless conduct and violation of conditions […]
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Save-A-Lot donates food to Camp Postcard
Lewiston police Officer Nick Meserve, left, accepted a donation of food and other items from Save-A-Lot Manager Carol Landry, holding sign, for this year’s Camp Postcard, which begins Saturday at Camp Agassiz in Poland. The staff of the Lewiston grocery store handed over canned goods, milk and other donations for the roughly 165 kids from across […]