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Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Proposed Androscoggin County budget would raise county taxes 15%

by Steve Sherlock August 22, 2024

Salaries, jail overcrowding and replenishing the reserve accounts contribute to the increase.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

4-foot tall Eagle to be installed Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston

by Steve Sherlock August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

The hand-carved mahogany piece is a gift from artisan Matthew Carr and the Eagles for Veterans project.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Marc Mailhot brings the joy of music to local retirement homes

by Andrew Rice August 22, 2024September 2, 2024

Kudos: Lifelong musician Marc Mailhot of Lisbon performs regularly at regional retirement homes.

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Photos: Lewiston families prepare for schools opening

by Russ Dillingham August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Students and parents meet and greet school staff while picking up a free backpack at The Store Next Door.

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‘A brilliant scholar’: Bates College professor Sue Houchins dies at 80

by Steve Collins August 22, 2024August 23, 2024

The respected scholar and gifted teacher had been on the faculty of the Lewiston college since 2003.

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Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors stay in their homes

by Andrew Rice August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.

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Photo Album: Last Summer Fun & Films Midweek Movie Night of season in Lewiston

by Russ Dillingham August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Light showers do not dampen the spirits of children as they enjoy activities before a movie.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime

Lewiston council talks gun violence; community group to hold discussion

by Andrew Rice and Joe Charpentier August 21, 2024

As Lewiston Auburn Youth Network announces a Saturday discussion on recent gun violence, one of many held since the July 14 shooting death of Sahal Muridi, Lewiston city councilors and residents talk about how to foster community relations to effectively respond to gun violence.