Fern Larochelle has served on the council for nearly 20 years.
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News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
The fun before the storm: Auburn pond packed with swimmers Thursday ahead of thundershowers
People cool off at Lake Grove Park swimming hole Thursday before the rain set in.
Severe storm pushes through southern, central Maine on Thursday afternoon
Areas of the state faced severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning.
Lewiston’s Basilica summer concerts begin, Auburn Great Falls walk captured this week
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from this week, June 28 to July 3.
Conservationists press for Androscoggin River upgrade: ‘This is not optional’
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay leaders argue that decades of water quality data and state law demand the change.
Lewiston man charged with manslaughter after crashing into a house in May
The May 21 crash claimed the life of 28-year-old Natasha Thoits, of Lewiston, who was trapped in the mangled car after it hit a single-family home at 4 Old Lisbon Road.
Lewiston hopes busking festival will boost downtown foot traffic
The act of busking, or performing music or other unique talents in public spaces, has been the centerpiece of successful summer festivals in other communities, and Lewiston is hoping to be the next.
Lisbon council sends defeated school budget back to voters
The original budget was rejected by a 70-30 margin when presented to voters last month.
Nutty Netties’ new Auburn location opens with big plans
The owners plan to host live music and other events at the location.
Lewiston’s Food Point Brazilian Steakhouse will reopen Friday
After a six-month hiatus, the restaurant has a new menu and pricing.