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DURHAM — Weeks after historical artifacts were stolen during two break-ins at the vacant West Durham Methodist Church, police have told Durham Historical Society members they’re unlikely to see the items again. News broke July 11 that someone had stolen a flag, a wooden cross, a memorial plaque and photos, among other items, from the […]

Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lisbon council approves growth plan

LISBON — The Town Council approved the final Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, saying the document will help guide future development and priorities in the municipality for years to come. The state approved the plan after a thorough review, and the Planning Board recommended its adoption by the council. “Most of the work was wrapped up […]

Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Stephen King, the mystery woman and the unlocked window: Methodist Church burglarized in Durham

DURHAM — In the Durham Historical Society archives is an old newspaper photo of author Stephen King giving a sermon at the Methodist Church not far from his childhood home. In that photo, several items can be seen. Among them: a flag, a cross and a memorial plaque hanging on a wall. All of those […]