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Mark LaFlamme: Today’s bug mystery: Giant mosquito? Or Maine mutant?

by Mark LaFlamme August 8, 2023August 9, 2023

Street Talk: And so instead of dealing with shootings and car wrecks and tales of pain and woe at the end of the week, I spent my time on the tail of a menacing creature of unknown origin.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man involved in Knox Street fatal shootings will not be prosecuted

by Sun Journal Staff Report August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Mohamed Liban shot Mohamed Sheikh in defense of Keyt Hussein, state police said. Sheikh and Hussein died as a result of their wounds and Liban will not be prosecuted.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Opinion

Poll: Should communities limit the number of dollar stores in an area?

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

There’s no shortage of dollar stores to choose from between Lewiston and Auburn. There are seven existing dollar stores in the two communities, with another slated to be built next to Advance Auto Parts on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. We want to hear from you: Do you think there are too many dollar stores in […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

Heavy rains flooding roads in southern, central Maine

by John Terhune August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

The National Weather Services has warned of flash flooding potential from York County to Skowhegan.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn mayor believes city should prioritize a public pool or aquatic facility

by Andrew Rice August 7, 2023August 8, 2023

Jason Levesque calls the lack of a pool a public health emergency.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state’s biennial inspection

by Steve Sherlock August 7, 2023August 8, 2023

Maine Department of Corrections toured the facility June 28 and July 24.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local Sports, News, Schools & Education

Photo: Red Eddies ghosting supporters

by Andree Kehn August 7, 2023August 7, 2023

Community members who have been ghosted by a lawn display, are invited to donate $25 to have the display removed, or donate $50 to have it moved to the yard of a friend, neighbor or alumni.