Construction has been underway at 841 Lisbon St. since August.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lewiston’s Obscura Cafe to close, citing ‘ongoing challenges’ with city
In response, the city said it worked with owners ‘to help make their vision viable.’
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Illegal firearm purchases in Maine feeding gun trafficking across U.S.
In places like Lewiston, a sharp rise in gun violence begs the question: How many firearms are acquired by people lying about who the gun is for?
Posted inMaine, News
Mills signs bill to shut off fire suppression systems with forever chemicals at Brunswick Landing
The bill requires the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority to remove all remaining PFAS-containing firefighting foam by the end of the year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
St. Dom’s board considers Lewiston location for high school
The board and the Portland Diocese continue to negotiate over what will happen next year with Saint Dominic Academy’s Auburn campus.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Mexico man charged in Rumford robbery
Suspect Bryan Wood was once charged in a string of arson fires that brought down several downtown Lewiston buildings in 2013. The charges were later dropped when Wood was declared unfit to stand trial.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Student visa freeze leaves Maine colleges and universities unsure about fall enrollment
The Trump administration on Tuesday said the State Department wants to ramp up scrutiny of applicants’ social media activity.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Sabattus prepares for annual town meeting
Voters on Monday, June 9, will decide whether to disband the Police Department.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, River Valley
Rumford man charged with firing shots in downtown Lewiston
Troy Blanchard, 35, has a long criminal history that includes assaults, police standoffs, a stolen car and firing a shotgun on Falmouth Street in Rumford.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Collapse of Maine’s browntail moth population brings a less itchy spring
The forest pest — which causes an itchy rash that can last for weeks — may be entering the bust phase of its boom and bust cycle.