Oxford County commissioners put $40,000 in the 2026 budget this week, should they decide to participate.
Auburn
Lewiston bans parking on section of downtown street known for prostitution
Kevin Boilard, president of the city’s emergency warming center on Horton Street, said the property has become the ‘backdrop of a year-round pattern of men driving through the neighborhood and openly soliciting on our streets.’
What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
New fire station for Lewiston
Russ Dillingham photographs the building that replaces the Main Street substation.
Lewiston to name new police chief Monday
The decision comes after a lengthy and publicly scrutinized search for the new leader of Maine’s second-largest police force.
FEZtival of Trees in Lewiston
Volunteers prepare for the annual fundraiser
Edward Little Drama Club performs ‘Little Mermaid’ for young Auburn students
Performances for the public are set for Friday-Sunday. Staff photos by Russ Dillingham
2 adults killed, 4 children injured in New Gloucester crash that shut down Maine Turnpike
An SUV that had pulled over after a trailer had detached from the vehicle’s hitch was struck from behind by another vehicle, police said. The wreck shut down southbound traffic for about 5 hours.
Lewiston man sentenced to 15 years in 2023 killing
Anthony Ayotte’s girlfriend told police that as Jerry Thibodeau drove down College Street in Lewiston, she heard a bang and saw a flash.
Auburn council sees final design of new public safety building
Funding for the roughly $43 million project to put police and fire departments in one new facility has already been approved by voters.