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Pizza 911!

LEWISTON— A  man trying to get a pizza delivered Tuesday night ended up with the police on his doorstep instead, police Sgt. Danny LaChance said. The man thought he was calling Little Caesars but actually dialed 911, sending police to his residence just before 9 p.m., LaChance said. When asked how 911 could be mistaken […]

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Methadone clinic plan advances to City Council

LEWISTON — A methadone clinic’s application to locate on Mollison Way fits all the city’s zoning criteria, according a unanimous Planning Board vote Monday night. But some members said it might not fit with the neighborhood itself. “I agree that this is a child-rich area and although it meets the criteria, we should probably evaluate […]

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Lewiston veterans clinic ready to begin work

LEWISTON — Developers of a Veterans Clinic by Turnpike Exit 80 are eager to get started, after a positive Planning Board vote Monday. Sean Roberts, vice president of development for Summit Smith Health Care Facilities, said crews will begin digging on the 15 Challenger Drive site as soon as the weather allows. He said the […]

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High school hockey: Patriotic Knights ready to drop the puck

They’re ready. Snow be darned, the Poland/Gray-New Gloucester Patriotic Knights held practice Monday one final time in preparation for the program’s first ever home playoff game. “It’s our first time; the kids are pumped,” Poland/Gray-New Gloucester coach Aaron Rand said. “They’re ready to go.” With more than a week between games, Rand made good use […]

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In the Crease: HS hockey pick ’em

I suppose it’s been long enough since anyone has seen anything new in this space. Can anyone stop the burgeoning dynasty that is Biddeford in high school hockey? Maybe. Maybe not. With three titles in the past four years, and another unbeaten regular season under their belts, the Tigers are looking to make it four […]

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City seeks volunteer to survey traffic regs

LEWISTON — Police and Public Works officials are looking for volunteers to make sure city codes pertaining to traffic signs, parking and loading zones match the city streets. “We need someone to go between the book and the field,” Lewiston Highway Supervisor Steve Murch said. “You can look on the computer, but what we really […]

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Pediatrician objects to methadone clinic location

LEWISTON — A proposed methadone clinic belongs downtown, close to the Lewiston Police Station, according to a Mollison Way pediatrician. Dr. Linda Glass, owner of Lewiston Pediatric Associates at 33 Mollison Way, said she’s worried about the impact the proposed Merrimack River Medical Services facility would have on her practice, which is across from the […]

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HS hockey: Travis Roy semifinalists announced

The Twin Cities are well-represented among the eight semifinalists for the Travis Roy Award, which were announced Friday. The annual award, named after former North Yarmouth Academy standout and Boston University skater Travis Roy, is bestowed upon the top senior high school hockey player in Class A, and takes into account athletic performance, academics and […]