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Auburn arson and shootout turn Maine’s public defender crisis into a blame game

by Emily Allen July 7, 2024July 7, 2024

A judge lowered an Auburn man’s bail because she couldn’t find an attorney to represent him for weeks. The deadly violence and fire that followed his release has led to recriminations.

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Lewiston shop owner helps immigrants through her food delivery service

by Heritier Nosso Special to the Sun Journal July 7, 2024July 8, 2024

Conversations with New Mainers: Alice Ntsame sells groceries and goods that cater to Maine’s sub-Saharan African population while trying to make it easier for new arrivals to become self-sufficient more quickly.

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The deadliest-ever day for public safety officers in Auburn and Lewiston

by Steve Collins July 7, 2024July 7, 2024

75 years ago, two fire trucks crashed into each other in Auburn, killing three men.

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Home burns in Sabattus Friday evening

by Mark LaFlamme July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Early reports were that several people had escaped to safety but that there were still pets inside the two-story home at 9 Conway St.

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‘She’s so good’: Julia Gagnon fever evident on day two of the Liberty Festival

by Mark LaFlamme July 5, 2024July 6, 2024

As the crowds began to pile into Veteran’s Park early Friday evening, there was no getting around it. Many of those who came were here to see and hear Julia Gagnon specifically.

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Photo Album: FORE! Young golfers coming through in Lewiston.

by Daryn Slover July 5, 2024

Kids learn about golf etiquette, respect for the course, coping with pressure and how to hit the ball during the 12th annual Junior Golf Camp at Apple Valley Golf Course.

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L-A This Week

July 5, 2024

MONDAY, July 8 LEWISTON — Ad Hoc Committee on Establishing a Homeless Shelter, noon in the administrator’s conference room at City Hall. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, July 9 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. AUBURN — […]