A local homeless man was arrested Wednesday night after he admitted to setting a blanket on fire inside a shed in Veterans Memorial Park.
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Survivors of Lewiston mass shooting urge Maine Legislature to fund support center
Lawmakers heard emotional testimony about a bill that would provide $3.4 million to keep the Maine Resiliency Center open, especially since the status of a federal grant is uncertain.
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Balloon festival to rise again from Lewiston with ‘Star Wars’ theme
The same group that saved the event last year will be organizing this year’s festival, with Nate Libby, Lewiston’s economic development director, serving as festival administrator.
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Central Maine Eye Care in Lewiston closing both locations
Owner and longtime physician John Lonsdale is retiring. According to a company notice, Dr. Troy Avery will resume the practice “after a short break.”
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Multiunit homebuyers are turning sour on Portland
Real estate experts say high prices, rent control and competition from new inventory have sent the would-be landlords packing. And they’re heading to Lewiston-Auburn.
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Lewiston passes budget with $1 tax increase
Council OKs $67.8 million municipal budget, but voters will decide on the $116.7 million school budget next week.
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Gunshots on Rideout Avenue in Lewiston under investigation
Neighbors reported hearing shots and officers found shell casings in the street and evidence of a bullet striking a home.
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Area Catholic churches to hold services, ring bells when conclave begins Wednesday
The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Holy Family Church both in Lewiston, and Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon will offer special services Wednesday to mark the first day of the conclave to elect a new pope. Masses will take place at 7 a.m. at Holy Family Church at 607 Sabattus St., at 8:30 […]
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The Color Wizard begins work on another mural in Lewiston
Portland-based artist returns to Lewiston to finish a 3-sided piece of art he started last spring.
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Sisters to open restaurant in former Cowbell space in downtown Lewiston
Casey and Ali Peacock have signed a lease to take over 49 Lisbon St., and hope to open The Blue Feather in early summer.