The jail saw some relief with its chronic overcapacity head counts in June.
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Texas nonprofit again questions use of Lewiston shooting victims fund
A nonprofit born out of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is urging the Maine Attorney General’s Office to revisit how more than $6 million in Lewiston shooting relief donations were distributed.
U.S. Marshals arrest murder suspect in Auburn
Marshals say 31-year-old Ja’bril Roynell Walters was captured at a home in Auburn after searches of other locations in Durham and Lewiston.
Rachel Randall announces run for Auburn council
She says her priorities include protecting Lake Auburn watershed.
Lewiston/Auburn Liberty Festival starts off with a bang
Fourth of July festivities were held Friday on both sides of the Androscoggin River.
The fun before the storm: Auburn pond packed with swimmers Thursday ahead of thundershowers
People cool off at Lake Grove Park swimming hole Thursday before the rain set in.
Severe storm pushes through southern, central Maine on Thursday afternoon
Areas of the state faced severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning.
Conservationists press for Androscoggin River upgrade: ‘This is not optional’
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay leaders argue that decades of water quality data and state law demand the change.
Nutty Netties’ new Auburn location opens with big plans
The owners plan to host live music and other events at the location.
Rock in Poland, Bach in Lewiston, squawk in South Paris, celebrate freedom everywhere | Get out!
There are plenty of things to do this week in western Maine.