Firefighters extinguished the fire Friday morning. Billowing smoke from the blaze could be seen throughout Auburn’s retail area near the Auburn Mall.
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Auburn police mark anniversary of officer’s death
As they do every year, Auburn police were marking the anniversary of the death of Officer Rodney “Rocky” Bonney, who died April 6 in 1981 while trying to save a boy who had fallen into the Androscoggin River.
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Photo Album: Former pro athlete shares anti-drug message at LHS
Former Boston Celtic and recovering addict, Chris Herren, addresses the Lewiston High School student body.
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Lewiston outlines plans for pedestrian traffic improvements
The planned improvements at multiple intersections along Main and Sabattus streets include median islands and curb extensions to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians.
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Clarice Proctor named administrator for Androscoggin County
Proctor had served as treasurer since 2018 and as interim administrator for the past 10 months.
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Artists to offer free shoe design workshop Saturday in Lewiston
Eamon White and Dara Kheang to present a free shoe customization and design workshop open to all ages.
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Connecticut man charged with Auburn murders reconsiders changing lawyer again
After speaking with a judge and his lawyer, David “Slim” Barnett decided to stick with his second court-appointed attorney.
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Lewiston man convicted of attempted assault with drug and sex trafficking
Prosecutors said Nera ‘King’ James forced women into prostitution in exchange for opioids to which they were addicted.
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Sun Journal pages to be featured in ‘Walking Dead’ spinoff
Producers of a ‘Walking Dead’ spinoff have requested two specific front pages from the Sun Journal to be used in a series that focuses on Daryl Dixon, played by the wildly popular actor Norman Reedus.
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Lewiston man denies murder charges in Poland slayings
Aaron Aldrich’s arraignment was held a day after his indictment in the deaths of a Lewiston teen and a Massachusetts man.