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PHOTO: Shoppers wait in the rain while Walmart restricts how many can enter

by Russ Dillingham April 2, 2020April 3, 2020

Androscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley

GoFundMe pages pop up seeking help in a COVID-19 world

by Nathan Fournier April 2, 2020April 2, 2021

People are heading to the popular fundraising site with needs and with money.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Politics

Simones’ Hot Dog Stand is closed, for now, but not forgotten

by Steve Collins April 2, 2020April 3, 2020

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins cites Simones’ Hot Dog Stand, a Lewiston landmark since 1908, as a reason for federal COVID-19 help for small businesses.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston’s City Cab Co. closes after 88 years

by Kathryn Skelton April 2, 2020April 3, 2020

Rising costs and an “antiquated” zone rate system set by the cities put them out of business, according to the owner.

Lewiston-Auburn

Squirrel hunter shot in foot in Poland

by Mark LaFlamme April 1, 2020April 3, 2020

POLAND — A local man was shot in the foot on Wednesday while hunting for squirrels with two other people, wildlife officials said. The Maine Warden Service was investigating the shooting, which was reported about 4 p.m. It was determined he had been shot by one of his hunting companions. The injury was not considered life-threatening. […]

Lewiston-Auburn

Sabattus selectmen meeting remotely

April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

SABATTUS — Selectmen will conducting their meetings remotely until further notice. Members of the public who wish to hear the meetings should email Town Manager Tony Ward at [email protected].

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Candidates sought for positions in New Gloucester

April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

NEW GLOUCESTER — Residents interested in running for a selectman position or a SAD 15 position, each for three years, can call the Town Hall for an appointment to collect nomination papers. The phone number is 926-4126, ext. 1. Signatures of 25 registered voters are required and papers must be returned to the town clerk […]