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DNA analyst testifies in Auburn man’s murder case at Alaska court hearing

by Christopher Williams March 10, 2021April 2, 2021

Steven Downs is charged in the murder of a native Alaskan woman named Sophie Sergie in 1993.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn

Bates suspended a security officer after complaints about his handling of an incident last weekend

by Steve Collins March 10, 2021April 2, 2021

The officer, a 25-year veteran, also told students that Black students ‘get away with a lot more’ because security is afraid to deal with them.

Androscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz

Auburn will be getting a new $4 million solar project

by Kathryn Skelton March 10, 2021April 2, 2021

Also in the Buzz: A new marijuana cultivation facility will be coming to Auburn’s Washington Street, and one central Maine city just got new bragging rights for being the fittest town around.

Androscoggin County, News

Lisbon eyes hub to grow local businesses

by Darcie Moore March 10, 2021April 2, 2021

Lisbon plans to create a hub to help local entrepreneurs create and grow their businesses. The business hub would allow entrepreneurs to try using an affordable storefront or having an office space to meet with customers instead of in their living room, according to the town’s economic and community development director, Brett Richardson. It has […]