Local artists, including Cindy Worthley, Luisa Stearns, Bill Chase, and Carolyn Smith, displayed their work at the Phillips Area Community Center’s art show on Sept. 15, drawing a crowd to appreciate a variety of creative pieces.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn police close traffic on Kittyhawk Avenue as Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department investigates suspicious item in New Gloucester
The item, described as both a package and a device, was being investigated near the New Gloucester town line, according to a police bulletin.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police arrest 2 men after foot chases in Lewiston
A search of the suspect’s backpack revealed a 45 caliber, 1911-style handgun with a serial number that had been obliterated.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lack of information postpones public hearing on Androscoggin County budget
Residents who attended the meeting complained that a copy of the budget was not available to the public before the hearing.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County delays action on policy that would limit public access to certain areas in county government offices
The county already has signs up indicating ’employees only’ beyond a certain line but there is no policy in writing to enforce the limitations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Sherman Street shooting
Tristin Chamberlain, 23, agreed earlier this week to plead guilty to a manslaughter charge in the shooting death of 26-year-old Tyler Flexon, of Portland, in 2022.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Fun at the bus stop in Lewiston
Siblings ride scooters while waiting for bus Thursday in Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Orphan Annie’s Antiques on the mend a year after a truck crashed into the building
The Buzz: One year after a truck crashed into the side of the building, repairs to the store are completed.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winthrop electric buses sidelined after recall
The decision to take the buses out of commission for a two-week test period after the recall was made by Interim Superintendent Becky Foley.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine employers face heftier fines for labor law violations
The state Department of Labor hopes a new rule that went into effect Thursday will end a pattern of small fines and few collections of penalties.