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Sea Dogs show support for Deaf community, Lewiston shooting victims
The Sea Dogs are auctioning newly made and autographed jerseys that spell out ‘Sea Dogs’ in the American Sign Language alphabet.
‘Three Years Overdue’: Afghan mother is reunited with her children
After they were separated fleeing the Taliban, an Afghan mother shares how she was reunited with her children.
Lewiston council urged to support updated school budget
The council will vote next week on whether to send the budget to voters for the third time. At least two councilors said they won’t support it because it’s too low.
Mark LaFlamme: In Clown World, everything is in short supply
The shortage of lawyers to defend indigent criminal suspects in our area has turned deadly. And this on top of a labor shortage that finds people scrambling for doctors, dentists, veterinarians, auto mechanics and other professionals who can’t keep up with demand for their services.
Early morning fire burns down abandoned farmhouse in Auburn
The cause is under investigation by the Auburn Fire Department and Office of State Fire Marshal.
Lewiston School Committee agrees to use more from fund balance to offset tax impact
Several Lewiston Public School teachers and staff spoke at Monday’s meeting about the negative impact further cuts would have on students and teachers.
Androscoggin County commissioners hear bond requirements for financing new Sheriff’s Office
County officials hope to have the bond question before voters on the November ballot.
Crews demolish Auburn PAL Center to make way for new $9 million facility
The new 14,000-square-foot facility will feature a full-size gym and commercial kitchen.
Maine top jurist defends judge’s decision to lower bail for Lewiston man
Police say Leein Hinkley threatened a woman and her boyfriend before setting a fire that burned her home early Saturday; Hinkley died in a shootout with police.