After two years without many of the Twin Cities’ signature celebrations, all are set to return this year.
Lewiston-Auburn
News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
Pooled COVID-19 testing in schools to end in May, some districts have already canceled programs
The COVID-19 variant, BA.2, is more contagious than previous strains, and it can spread faster in a classroom than the pooled test would be able to detect in a classroom.
Courts and jails ease COVID-19 protocols
Androscoggin County Jail continues to mask, quarantine and test inmates, but has loosened some restrictions.
Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden vie for campaign cash
The two leading congressional contenders in Maine’s 2nd District have similar war chests heading into a tough race.
Forage on Lisbon Street now fully open
Well-known bagelry is back to offering indoor seating; Lewiston Farmer’s Market going to a new location; and coming soon: Saigon Pho.
Deputy DA’s planned departure could leave leadership void
District Attorney Andrew Robinson was appointed to the bench last month and Acting-District Attorney Andrew Matulis says he is leaving office by the end of the month.
Auburn Planning Board supports 60-unit Court Street development
The project, proposing five 12-unit buildings, is the first to come forward under the city’s recently-approved zoning change.