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PHOTOS: Class AA state champs take victory tour in Auburn

by Daryn Slover March 4, 2020March 5, 2020

Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston man injured when hit by truck on Union Street

by Matthew Daigle March 4, 2020March 5, 2020

Lt. David St. Pierre said the pedestrian suffered non life-threatening injuries early Wednesday while he was crossing the road.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Lewiston officials apologize for election day woes

by Andrew Rice March 4, 2020September 14, 2020

The city received multiple complaints Tuesday as residents heading to the polls had to compete for parking with those attending high school hockey playoff games.

Lakes Region Weekly, Lewiston-Auburn

Selectmen prohibit public comments on New Gloucester library budget

by Ellie Fellers Special to the Sun Journal March 4, 2020March 5, 2020

NEW GLOUCESTER — Chairwoman Linda Chase of the Board of Selectmen on Monday ruled to prohibit any public comment on the library budget when four members of the Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library came to speak about the group’s work. The ban to speak came during the public portion of the meeting, when […]

Lewiston-Auburn

Question 1, tight presidential primary spur voter turnout in region

by Steve Collins Staff Writer March 3, 2020September 14, 2020

Officials saw unexpectedly large numbers turning out to kill Question 1 and perhaps help pick the next president.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Sabattus selectmen hire new fire chief, discuss Webster Mill property

by Amanda Cullen Special to the Sun Journal March 3, 2020March 4, 2020

SABATTUS — The Board of Selectmen unanimously confirmed the town’s new fire chief, Troy Cailler, on Tuesday night. Town Manager Anthony Ward said a committee had conducted interviews since the beginning of January, and members considered Cailler “the right person to lead our Fire Department.” Cailler has been a member of the Lewiston Fire Department […]

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Police log

March 3, 2020March 4, 2020

Arrests Androscoggin County • Brian Witham, 52, of Scarborough, on charges of operating under the influence of intoxication and operating after suspension, 2:41 p.m. Monday on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. • Jacon Hine, 23, of Livermore Falls, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 8:30 p.m. Monday at 24 Royal Dr. in Livermore Falls. • […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime

Lewiston man charged in hit-and-run crash indicted on criminal OUI

by Matthew Daigle March 3, 2020March 5, 2020

Brad Johnson, 41, who was indicted in January on charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury or death and falsifying evidence, was indicted Tuesday on an additional charge of operating under the influence of alcohol.