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Police log

Charges Auburn * Denise L. Fontaine, 52, of 3 Sargent St., Sabattus, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 8:08 p.m. Monday at Kmart department store. * Mark S. Morin, 49, of 26 Forrest Edwards Road, Otisfield, possession of marijuana, 9:05 p.m. Monday at 680 Turner St. * Amy J. Brindley, 37, of 20B Vivian Verrill […]

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Durham crash throws teen onto iced-over swamp

DURHAM — A 17-year-old Lewiston boy escaped serious injury when he was thrown from a car onto an ice-covered swamp Monday night on Pinkham Brook Road. According Androscoggin County Deputy Mark Caron, Jordan German and two other people were passengers in a car driven by 17-year-old Emily Taylor of 37 Meadowlane Road in Auburn. The […]

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Lewiston man slightly injured in Durham crash

DURHAM — A 25-year-old Lewiston driver suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning in a two-car crash on Royalsborough Road. Androscoggin County Deputy Sheriff Nate Humphrey identified the injured driver as Hilowle Aden of Knox Street, and the second driver as Joe Swenson, 38, of South Portland. According to Humphrey, Swenson was driving north and became distracted […]

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Driver in Lewiston bank robbery sentenced

PORTLAND (AP) — A woman who acted as the getaway driver for a series of robberies in Maine has been sentenced to more than four years in prison. Maria Mattson of Westbrook was also sentenced Monday in federal court to three years of probation. The 31-year-old Mattson pleaded guilty in August to charges of aiding […]

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256 Lisbon St.: Old world charm on a grand scale

Long before the upper end of Lisbon Street in Lewiston began to see a transformation of the old buildings into high-end apartments, Emilio Andoniades was creating his own Greek revival farther down the street. The renovation of No. 256 began 23 years ago after Andoniades bought the building that once housed a dance hall, brothel, […]

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Farmers Market Holiday Extravaganza

LEWISTON — Still looking for that unique holiday gift for family and friends? Then stop by Lewiston Winter Farmers’ Market Holiday Extravaganza between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St. Additional parking is available in the parking lot to the right of St. Patrick’s church. The market […]

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J. Smith: Macdonald supports veterans

It is obvious from the letter by Joseph Nugent (Dec. 1) that he never met, or even has spoken to Robert Macdonald. If he had, he would realize that Macdonald is probably one of the biggest advocates that veterans have in the Twin Cities area. Knowing, first-hand, the tireless energy he puts into assuring that […]

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Danville Grange meets Dec. 13 AUBURN — A meeting of Danville Junction Grange 65 will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. A Christmas program will be presented by the lecturer, and refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. Members are reminded to bring wrapped books and toys for the […]

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Sex offender notification

Sex offender notification The following person meets Lewiston Police Department’s policy on community notification. Offender’s name: Kevin Anderson Age: 34 Street address: 265 Blake St., Lewiston Conviction: Sexual misconduct Date of conviction: Oct. 25, 2004 Record location: Chautauqua County Court, N.Y. Registrant type: Lifetime registrant Offender’s name: John Ouellette Age: 24 Street address: 274 Blake […]