The announcement comes as officials in the Twin Cities and county government are in a standstill over funding for an emergency shelter proposal.
Lewiston-Auburn
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Lewiston man sentenced on hit-and-run charges
Brad Johnson pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a 2019 collision with a pedestrian on Lisbon Street in Lewiston.
Christmas tree ready for lights in Dufresne Plaza
Lewiston Public Works brought a 40-foot spruce from Grove Street on Tuesday. The tree will be lit Dec. 3
Auburn council supports ‘corner store’ grant program
City staff said the individual grants of up to $35,000 will support either the establishment or expansion of “essential corner stores,” which derive at least 50% of revenue from food and groceries.
Brakey’s win in state Senate race confirmed by recount
After a seven-hour recount by the Secretary of State’s Office on Monday, officials reaffirmed Republican Eric Brakey’s victory in Maine Senate District 20. The recount trimmed 16 votes off Brakey’s tally while adding two votes to the total for Democrat Bettyann Sheats. But Brakey won by a 146-vote margin out of 18,243 votes cast, according […]
Photos: How to get more than 2,500 pies ready by Thanksgiving
It’s all hands on deck this week at Grant’s Bakery in Lewiston.
Photo: Artist nails public art in Lewiston
A giant hammer and nails make up the newest piece of public art downtown.
Photos: FEZtival of Trees draws crowds
The annual fundraiser continues at the Kora Temple in Lewiston through Nov. 26.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 21 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, Nov. 22 AUBURN — Auburn Public Library board of trustees, 7:30 a.m. in the library conference room. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23 LEWISTON-AUBURN — […]
Photo Album: Wide eyed at ExTRAINaganza
Kids of all ages visit Great Falls Model Railroad Club in Auburn for their annual holiday open house.