September is National Recovery Month. Nearly 20 local organizations will be on hand Sept. 18 to address the opioid epidemic.
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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Lewiston crash
Police said James Chiavelotti, 54, of Lewiston was riding on Lisbon Street at about 8 p.m. Wednesday when the driver of an oncoming car turned in front of him.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Olive Garden proposed for former Ruby Tuesday site in Auburn
An application filed Friday with the city would knock down Ruby’s on Turner Street and build an Olive Garden in its place.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn’s Leroy Walker apologizes for racist comments
City leaders say they’ll form new diversity committee to tackle racial issues in Auburn.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston leaders call Leroy Walker’s racist comments ‘hurtful and detrimental’
Auburn council member’s commentary assailed by elected leaders from Lewiston in a statement issued Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston ‘Dominican Block’ redevelopment moves ahead
Developer Jim Brady said renovation of the historic building will hopefully begin in the first half of 2022. The building would feature up to 19 housing units and ground floor commercial space.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation / World
Maine could see up to 100 Afghan refugees by spring
Afghanistan citizens are being relocated to Maine after being evacuated from their home country following the Taliban takeover last month.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
As COVID testing demand skyrockets, finding a no-cost site could be tricky
As the state works through a backlog of positive test results, finding a no-cost COVID testing site is yet another challenge as the pandemic continues.