Lewiston-Auburn
News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
Local maple producers are canceling Maine Maple Sunday events
In a letter to maple farmers and producers, The Maine Maple Producers Association recommended that all Maine Maple Weekend events be postponed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Live coronavirus updates: Animal shelter, municipalities restrict access; casino closes
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society closes; operations continue Greater Androscoggin Humane Society officials announced modified operations to limit exposure to COVID-19. The shelter is closing, but staff and volunteers will continue operations and the care and feeding of the animals. Adoptions are still encouraged, but they will be done by appointment only. Staff will be ramping […]
Auburn water rates rise 14%
Trustees approved the increase, effective March 1.
Lisbon closes town facilities, issues contact procedures
Town Office will is closed March 18-31.
Lewiston City Council OKs Androscoggin Bank Colisee sale
Owner Jim Cain hopes the coronavirus doesn’t cause delays.
Lisbon council halts government meetings until May 5
Other actions taken to limit spread of pandemic
Lewiston declares city emergency
City leaders will close all public buildings for the next three days, will move to an appointment-only policy.
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Michael Hodgkins, 19, of Leeds, on an outstanding warrant for violating a protection from abuse order, 1:45 a.m. Tuesday at 333 Sumner Road in Leeds. • Michael Moore, 36, of Durham, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 1:50 p.m. Tuesday at 787 Stackpole Road in Durham. Accidents Auburn • A […]
Defense attorneys express concerns over court restrictions
Federal and state courts have pushed back jury trials until May 1.