Nearly 68% of Lewiston voters were in favor of Question 2 on Tuesday’s ballot.
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Jared Golden says he won’t seek reelection in 2026
The Lewiston Democrat, who is in his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his decision in an op-ed Wednesday, citing the rise of political polarization, violence and threats.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man arrested in Tuesday night shooting
A witness told police that the occupants of the vehicle were pointing a green laser at surrounding buildings.
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Woman’s Literary Union Craft Fair is Saturday | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn, is hosting a Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local vendors will offer sea glass art, hand puppets, tie-dye items, party dresses, quilts, knit and stitch, wood turners, paintings, and stained glass, and […]
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New faces to join Lewiston City Council
Iman Osman and Bret Martel won election Tuesday, and Scott Harriman secured a third term.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Beaudoin, Hird win reelection to Lewiston School Committee
Julia Harper also won a seat representing Ward 4.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voters pass red flag law
The proposal making it easier to take weapons from a person in crisis was put on the ballot after legislative efforts came up short in the wake of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting.
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Turnout strong as Mainers weigh in on state referendums, local races
Mainers on Tuesday braved high winds on a crisp fall day to make their voices heard on as Question 1, which would have required voter ID and made other changes to Maine’s elections, and Question 2, a so-called red flag law. Many towns also held municipal elections.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
2 teens indicted in Lewiston murder conspiracy
The indictments advance a case in which a 17-year-old allegedly directed two people to threaten a Lewiston father and son into confessing to an August shooting.
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Dempsey Center interim CEO given permanant role
Brandon Hotham held the interim position since Cara Valentino left at the beginning of the year.