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Royal River Orchards
Visitors walk through the corn maze during opening day Aug. 30 at Royal River Orchards in New Gloucester. The 250-acre family farm allows visitors to pick their own apples by the bag instead of by weight, and is open Saturdays and Sundays through mid-October. (Libby Kamrowski Kenny/ Staff Photographer)
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Maine colleges mostly unaffected by decline in international students
The state has bucked a national trend that has seen a 30% drop in enrollment by foreign students in the wake of Trump administration immigration and education policies.
Posted inMaine, News
State suspends license of Lewiston needle exchange group
Meanwhile, the Church of Safe Injection says the condemnation of the Lewiston building that houses its office is the latest move in city’s ‘war on harm reduction.’
Posted inLetters
Come join the fun at the Franco Center | Letter
Contributing to one’s community is a good feeling, and I can attest to that as a Franco Center board member. Located at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston, the center is a thriving performing arts and entertainment venue. Board members and staff enthusiastically believe in Lewiston and advocate the center as a destination point for residents […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Sports
Lewiston soccer club fundraising for star defender detained by ICE
Malunda Destino, 24, a starting defender for Maine Legends FC, was detained by ICE last week and is currently in custody in Massachusetts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lewiston’s WLAM radio signs off after 78 years
The AM station was once a fixture in Lewiston and Auburn with music, sports, news and community involvement.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
3 Lewiston teens charged with conspiracy to commit murder
According to court documents, a 17-year-old Lewiston teen being held at a South Portland detention facility tried to coerce a father and son to take the blame for an Aug. 12 shooting on Blake Street.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston voters face changes as staggered terms take effect in November
The first official election under staggered terms will see four City Council seats and four School Committee seats up for grabs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Company that provides Medicaid transportation in Maine files for bankruptcy
Denver-based Modivcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 20. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said it is ‘monitoring the situation closely.’