Plein Air Painters of Maine, a group that meets outdoors to paint in different locations, spent Wednesday painting scenery from the Riverside Cemetery in Lewiston.
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Lewiston council extends timeline for Martel School demolition, redevelopment
The council agreed to extend the timeline for the project, but delayed action on a request for additional financial support.
Luke Jensen announces candidacy for Lewiston mayor
Jensen said he feels compelled to “push for the changes the community is demanding.”
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.