A judge lowered an Auburn man’s bail because she couldn’t find an attorney to represent him for weeks. The deadly violence and fire that followed his release has led to recriminations.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston shop owner helps immigrants through her food delivery service
Conversations with New Mainers: Alice Ntsame sells groceries and goods that cater to Maine’s sub-Saharan African population while trying to make it easier for new arrivals to become self-sufficient more quickly.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County
Moxie Festival to return with a performance by ‘American Idol’ sensation Julia Gagnon and the longest Moxie Day Parade ever
The festival will be held July 12-14 and will feature a Moxie recipe contest, a Moxie chugging contest, a car show, a whoopie pie eating contest and more.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
The deadliest-ever day for public safety officers in Auburn and Lewiston
75 years ago, two fire trucks crashed into each other in Auburn, killing three men.
Posted inMaine, News
Three injured — two seriously — in head-on collision in Concord
Officials say two people suffered injuries considered life-threatening and were taken Saturday afternoon by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
Posted inOxford Hills
Pickup truck crash in Otisfield sends one to hospital
A man was transported to a local hospital Saturday evening after his pickup truck hit a tree near Stonehirst Road on Route 121 in Otisfield.
Posted inMaine, News
Bath celebrates 50 years of Heritage Days with annual Firemen’s Muster, festival
The community celebrated Independence Day weekend Saturday with the Firemen’s Muster, an event showcasing vintage fire engines, as a part of Bath Heritage Days.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
State police investigate after driver strikes car, garage in Parsonsfield
Joshua Hermance, 23, is charged with leaving the scene after crashing the boat-carrying pickup he was driving into a garage on Route 160.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Sports
Photos: Battle at the Worumbo Mill features wrestlers of all ages
Sixty-five wrestlers — ranging in weight from 40 to 280 pounds — took to the mat Saturday during the outside tournament. ‘We are looking to bring energy back to Lisbon wrestling,’ says event organizer Kyle LaRoche.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
School budget topic of Winthrop public hearing Monday
Winthrop Public Schools will hold a public hearing set for Monday to answer questions on the $13.7 million budget the Town Council previously voted down.