Lewiston-Auburn
News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
A 90-year-old woman, suddenly homeless, is taken in by Lewiston city councilor
Councilor Susan Longchamps said the unfortunate situation highlights shortfalls in Lewiston’s resources for seniors, on top of the cost and availability of housing.
Shortage of primary care doctors in Maine has patients struggling, hospitals and providers scrambling
Long waitlists for front-line doctors are causing some people to wait months to be seen, others to just give up.
Florida man to serve 3 years in prison for fatal 2023 Auburn crash
Police say Pablo Trivino was traveling more than twice the posted speed limit at the time of the 2023 crash.
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 5 LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, 103 Adams Ave. AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. TUESDAY, Aug. 6 WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7 AUBURN — School Committee meeting, 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. […]
Photo album: Prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys make motions on the softball field
Androscoggin County prosecutors face-off against criminal defense attorneys on the softball field Thursday night.
Nowhere to go? Lewiston councilor explains why he peed in parking garages, alleys
Scott Harriman insists his confession was meant to illustrate the need for public toilets in the downtown area. Nobody, he said, wants to have to pee in a garage or alley.
Lewiston, Auburn make final preparations as Balloon Fest nears
The festival, scheduled to take off Aug. 16, has so far seen $144,650 in sponsorships and donations.
Lewiston to install series of public bathrooms this fall
The units will be installed in seven locations, mostly at city parks.