After a five-year battle to clear his name, one-time district attorney candidate Seth Carey of Rumford filed suit in Oxford County this week accusing the Maine State Police of malicious prosecution. Carey said in legal papers that police filed “completely false criminal charges” against him that led to the loss of his law license and […]
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Androscoggin County budget shows $1.28M increase for 2024
The State Legislature did not increase funding for the jail, which means the county cannot increase its operational costs to operate the facility.
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Lewiston will have four-way race for mayor
Qualified candidates for mayor include Carl Sheline, Josh Pietrowicz, Luke Jensen and Jon Connor.
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Investigative report finds Sabattus town manager committed no misconduct
The investigation was conducted by Toby Tiner Jr., a licensed investigator who spent months interviewing those involved in dispute between Town Manager Timothy Kane and some members of the fire department.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston woman charged in federal gunrunning case in California
Federal agents say Elise Bergeron made false statements about her connection to an alleged scheme to buy guns in Maine and take them in California.
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LA Metro Chamber benefits from federal economic development funding announced Wednesday
The chamber will use the funds to boost several of its ongoing programs, including career training, transportation solutions, recruitment and more.
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‘A big divide’: Community, police, discuss recent violence
One by one, roughly 20 locals took their place at the podium at Connors Elementary School to say their piece about the recent killings, the shootings and other crimes that have vexed the city.
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Community calls for better cooperation, accountability at Lewiston safety forum
During a sprawling forum that was at times messy, many speakers said the city and local organizations need to collaborate to address the root causes of crime and violence in the city.