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State lawmakers push passenger rail service for central Maine

by Steve Collins January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Proposal calls for train connection between Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville and Bangor to Portland.

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Mark LaFlamme: The Christmas Eve beggar

by Mark LaFlamme January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

On the unsteady march to the car, weaving around abandoned shopping carts and stomping through dirty slush, I pondered the great question of the day. Honest-to-God woman in need? Or just another scam artist looking to make mucho dope bucks off the naivete and generosity of good-hearted souls at Christmastime?

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Auburn council changes trajectory of Planning Board with new appointments

by Andrew Rice January 16, 2024January 17, 2024

The City Council appointed new members to the Planning Board a month after rescinding appointments made by the previous council. Evan Cyr, an 11-year veteran of the board is out. Ryan Smith, who has been closely aligned with Mayor Jeff Harmon on zoning issues, is in.

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Man struck by vehicle, severely injured Thursday on Lisbon Street in Lewiston

by Joe Charpentier January 16, 2024January 17, 2024

Phillip Cormier, 56, was not in a crosswalk when he crossed Lisbon Street and was struck by a vehicle, reports say.

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Photo album: Lewiston-Auburn covered in white

by Daryn Slover January 16, 2024January 17, 2024

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Car teeters on its side on Court Street in Auburn

by Joe Charpentier January 16, 2024January 17, 2024

AUBURN — Police and rescue crews responded to an overturned vehicle Tuesday afternoon on Court Street, according to officials. Auburn Police Deputy Chief Tim Cougle confirmed just before 4 p.m. an overturned vehicle near 318 Court St. was on its side when responders arrived. “Folks were concerned it might roll over, but that hasn’t happened,” […]