The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their guidance for health care settings to make universal masking optional when community transmission is not at a high level.
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Auburn woman pleads guilty in Walgreens fire case
LEWISTON — An Auburn woman admitted Tuesday to setting a fire that prosecutors said caused $1.2 million in damage to an Auburn Walgreens store. Sarah Huntington, 32, had been indicted earlier this year on charges of arson and aggravated criminal mischief. Prosecutors on Tuesday dropped the arson charge, a more serious crime, which is punishable […]
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Auburn police investigate another shooting
When officers arrived, they found a shot had been fired into a first-floor apartment at 250 Turner St. No one was hurt, police said, and the shooter had fled the scene.
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Mark LaFlamme: Gun violence in Lewiston-Auburn: Don’t blame constitutional carry
Street Talk: The matter of constitutional carry, for those who demand stricter gun controls for all, becomes irresistible low-hanging fruit whenever gun violence makes the news.
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Lewiston council puts off talks on proposed diversity, equity and inclusion policy
After indefinitely tabling an earlier version of the policy this year, an updated version that staff said responds to councilor concerns was also put off until at least early 2023.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston superintendent condemns neo-Nazi group demonstration
‘I reject their words, their approach, their signage about members of our community, and all that they represent. It is hurtful,’ Superintendent Jake Langlais wrote.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man charged with beating and robbing elderly man
The victim told police he had just withdrawn money from an ATM when he was approached by two men, who robbed and assaulted him.
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Daughter hopes country music star Alan Jackson will let her spread mother’s ashes at his Nashville home
Sue Castle is flying south to fulfill her mom’s wish to stay forever close to singer Alan Jackson.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Nation / World, News
Officer from Salvation Army-Lewiston/Auburn helps with Hurricane Ian relief in Florida
Maj. Jessie Irwin of The Salvation Army of Lewiston/Auburn arrived Oct. 6 in Florida to help residents.