Patrick J. Maher, 24, appeared Wednesday via video in a Lewiston courtroom, charged with the murders of Troy and Dulsie Varney. All affidavits for the case have been sealed for one month at the request of Maher’s lawyer.
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Street Talk: Faces of the fallen emerge after we learn the details of the crime
Covering killings is like putting bloody puzzle pieces together. In the early hours, we’re still limited to ‘victims’ and ‘perps’ and all the other generic terminology from the grim vernacular.
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Lewiston council approves new logo, branding campaign
Officials said the campaign will help redefine and update Lewiston’s image, and could be used on everything from social media to Public Works vehicles.
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Bernard Lown, defibrillator inventor, dies at age 99
The doctor was raised in Lewiston, was a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and is the namesake for the Bernard Lown Peace Bridge between Lewiston and Auburn.
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Donations pouring in to help Varney siblings after their parents were killed
A home security system is top on the list to help the daughters of the slain parents, for whom a gofundme page was set up.
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Chase Pray remembered for his big heart and devotion to running
Lifelong Lewiston-area resident, who died Sunday at 76, wasn’t a world-class runner, but he left his mark on the Lewiston-Auburn community by not only mentoring champions such as Isaiah Harris, but also using the sport to teach life lessons.
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Telemedicine: Has it worked for you?
Telemedicine — connecting you and your health care provider over the internet — is allowing people to get care despite COVID-19, transportation issues and other challenges to office visits. But it’s hardly a perfect cure, especially if you have spotty or no internet service. The Sun Journal is doing a story on telemedicine — the […]
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Icy storm blankets Maine on Tuesday
Snow, sleet, freezing rain hit parts of the state.
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Video: Investigators still working to determine cause of Lewiston pump house blaze
The structure was too damaged to enter Tuesday.
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Lewiston man summonsed after Freeport crash that knocked out power
Freeport police summonsed the driver for operating after suspension following the Monday morning crash.