Bates to charge $81,382 for tuition, room and board in the coming academic year, though many students get aid
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Jay man free after serving portion of sentence for Livermore assault
Avery M.T. Teehan was sentenced to five years, but a judge suspended most of that sentence Friday.
Three arrested in commercial burglary ring investigation
AUBURN — Three area people were arrested Thursday and charged in what police describe as a spree of commercial burglaries that stretched across Androscoggin County and possibly beyond. Arrested were: • Charles York, 46, listed as transient, on four counts of burglary, five counts of theft and charges of criminal mischief and a charge of […]
Photo: Springtime in Auburn
Flowers are in full bloom in a garden in Auburn Friday morning as wildlife forage in the background.
Lewiston police, mental health workers take on homeless problem
Lewiston police have been employing various programs to keep the peace between business owners and the homeless. Their efforts have been paying off, according to most, although many business owners remain wary.
‘Quality of life’ or homeless crackdown in Lewiston?
Homeless say they are feeling the heat as the city presses its Neighborhood First initiative.
Naked man rescued from Lewiston canal after fleeing from police Friday
The 39-year-old man jumped in the canal while fleeing from police.
Auburn mayor backs area lawmakers’ bill to exempt new density rules for lots around Lake Auburn
Lewiston state Sen. Peggy Rotundo has sponsored a bill to exempt house lots around drinking water sources like Lake Auburn from a new law requiring greater housing density.
Auburn man gets more than 4 years as leader in pot growing conspiracy
Along with other drug traffickers operating under the guise of the Maine Medical Marijuana program, Brian Bilodeau’s enterprise netted more than $9 million over four years, a prosecutor says.
Central Maine Healthcare, St. Mary’s end mask mandates
The healthcare system will convert to a mask optional organization effective May 1.