Lewiston-Auburn
News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
Auburn council approves new pilot program for recycling
The new pilot program, pitched by Mayor Jason Levesque last week, would roll out a weekly curbside pickup in designated areas, and then compare the results to data from the city’s drop-off location at Auburn Public Works.
Judge sides with Auburn in appeal against Stable Ridge development
The appeal of the Planning Board’s approval of the second phase of construction was filed in Androscoggin County Superior Court by Auburn resident and mayoral candidate Jeff Harmon.
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 18, 2023
• Ryan A. Allen, 23, of 174 Fletcher Road, Auburn, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing, 12:16 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, on Laurel Lane in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Sean M. Dittman, 33, of 16 Medallion Road, Holbrook, Massachusetts, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, […]
Student struck by vehicle in Lewiston
The unidentified child was struck by a vehicle after reportedly stepping into traffic near the East Avenue and Green Street intersection Monday afternoon, according to officials.
Vehicle struck by bullets, crashes on Pierce Street in Lewiston
A male pedestrian opened fire on a passing car on Pierce Street on Saturday evening, police say.
Mark LaFlamme: Put on your galoshes and dungarees, boys, Hurricane Bruce Lee is a’comin’
Talk of the town: Where combining late-night shopping and a curiosity for bygone clothing is done right!
Patrick Dempsey and the Dempsey Challenge return to Lewiston this weekend
Actor and race car driver Patrick Dempsey will be in attendance with special guests including ‘Survivor’ stars Noelle Lambert and Ethan Zohn.
Some senior planning considerations … before you’re a senior
Elders face many challenges, including a broken health care system, according to health care professional Rachel Desgrosseilliers, who compiled this list of things to keep in mind when it comes to planning for one’s senior years: • The high cost of long-term care, which runs from $8,000 to $12,000 a month, depending on needs. • […]