PORTLAND — In building his own life, Abdullahi Ali has worked to help others build theirs. Born in Somalia, Ali was raised in Kenyan refugee camps before arriving in Lewiston in 2009. Now the chief executive officer of Gateway Community Services, he provides outreach, counseling and companionship in offices at 501 Forest Ave. and in […]
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Nouria concept store opens in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Nouria Energy Corp. has launched a new retail brand — nouria. The introduction was celebrated with a grand opening at its new concept store at 449 Sabattus St. The store features Irving fuel and the newly designed company brands — nouria and cafe nouria. The store also offers a wide variety of fresh, […]
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Blaze destroys old mill in Mechanic Falls
UPDATE: Mechanic Falls mill still burning; investigation into cause begins MECHANIC FALLS — A fire that destroyed a large mill building on Lewiston Street was still burning at 11 p.m. Sunday. According to a Facebook post by the Town of Mechanic Falls, crews expected to battle the blaze well into Monday morning. The fire was reported […]
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Evergreen Subaru buys Auburn’s shuttered Best Buy so it can move the dealership
AUBURN — Doug Weisz asked his Evergreen Subaru staff last week to knock off work early and board a chartered bus to the future. After a roundabout cruise, they ended up a mile from the Center Street dealership at the home of the former Best Buy store. Weisz on Friday closed on the sale of the […]
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Judge finds Seth Carey violated bar rules
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 […]
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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 […]