Instead of stopping, police said, Christopher Noel sped away, reaching such high speeds as he fled into the downtown, that police broke off the chase for fear of public safety.
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Collins and King split votes as Senate confirms Gabbard to be director of national intelligence
Republicans fall in line behind President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee 18 different intelligence agencies.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston man arrested in undercover child exploitation sting
A Lewiston man, expecting to meet with a minor for a sexual encounter, was arrested Tuesday by an undercover police officer.
Posted inMaine
Snowstorm will create a messy commute Thursday in Maine
More significant amounts of snow and ice are likely this weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Ukraine mayor tours world-famous guitar company in Lewiston
Tour of Bourgeois Guitars in Lewiston.
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
River Valley bus service to end March 28
The bus service for Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield has not met expectations for ridership.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Group suing Maine’s Catholic Church asks high court to reconsider statute of limitations ruling
Lawyers say the Maine Supreme Judicial Court didn’t consider the Legislature’s full authority when it comes to enacting new laws.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Federal judge considers whether to pause Maine’s 72-hour gun-purchase waiting period amid lawsuit
Judge Lance Walker heard arguments in a lawsuit by gun rights advocates who are challenging the Maine statute enacted in April.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Politics
Sen. Collins introduces bill to support maternal health at rural hospitals
Seven Maine hospitals have closed their birthing centers in the past decade, and 2 more will do so this year.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Looking for an alternative source for eggs? Try your local farm.
At farm stands across Maine, you’ll pay less than half of what you would in a grocery store, if you go early.