The fair, which runs through Labor Day, is offering public Wi-Fi this year and new events, including a manure-throwing contest.
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Photos: Lewiston families prepare for schools opening
Students and parents meet and greet school staff while picking up a free backpack at The Store Next Door.
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‘A brilliant scholar’: Bates College professor Sue Houchins dies at 80
The respected scholar and gifted teacher had been on the faculty of the Lewiston college since 2003.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine man pleads not guilty to killing his prison cellmate in 2022
Carl Williams appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court Thursday and was found competent to stand trial on a murder charge in the death of Renaldo Jones.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors stay in their homes
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
With school about to start, districts racing to fill open positions
School officials say it continues to be difficult to hire all of the staff they need, particularly in special education.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo Album: Last Summer Fun & Films Midweek Movie Night of season in Lewiston
Light showers do not dampen the spirits of children as they enjoy activities before a movie.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
New bus garage ready for Dixfield-based school district
The 40- by 80-foot building has two bays, a bus lift, an office, a bathroom and a storage and parts room.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Lewiston council talks gun violence; community group to hold discussion
As Lewiston Auburn Youth Network announces a Saturday discussion on recent gun violence, one of many held since the July 14 shooting death of Sahal Muridi, Lewiston city councilors and residents talk about how to foster community relations to effectively respond to gun violence.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Auditor praises Buckfield’s finances
The problems of poor record keeping and other accounting issues are no longer evident in Buckfield, said auditor Ron Smith.