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Lewiston police investigate possible gunfire Monday night

by Christopher Williams May 26, 2020June 1, 2020

LEWISTON — Dispatchers for the Lewiston Police Department received several calls Monday night reporting possible gunfire in the area of 230 Bartlett St. Lt. David St. Pierre said Tuesday several of the callers said the noise they heard shortly before 11 p.m. could have been fireworks, not gunshots. Police searched the area “and were unable […]

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

While state is struggling with virus outbreak at prison, county jails are not

by Christopher Williams May 26, 2020May 27, 2020

Unlike the Maine Department of Corrections, county jails haven’t reported any positive cases of inmates with COVID-19, but have to hold sentenced inmates longer.

Androscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Police ask for public’s help in solving 2 hit-and-runs injuring kids on bikes

by Staff Report May 24, 2020April 2, 2021

One incident occurred in Durham on Thursday night and the other in Sanford on Saturday night.

Androscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime

Police searching for hit-and-run driver who injured teen riding bicycle in Durham

by WGME May 23, 2020April 2, 2021

After striking the teenager’s bicycle, causing her to fall and injure her ankle, the driver slowed and backed up to check on the girl before driving off.