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State grants nearly 1,200 waivers to two-year methadone cap
AUGUSTA — A law that took effect Jan. 1, designed to save the state money by cutting MaineCare patients’ methadone treatments after two years, has so far resulted in 20 people losing coverage, according to early figures from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. So far, another 1,197 have received waivers to stay […]
Winter storm Juno arrives; U.S. Postal Service cancels deliveries
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Ice Fest volunteers get free ticket LEWISTON — A few more volunteers are needed to assist LA Arts with the Ice Fest this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. There are both indoor and outdoor activities, including live music, food and drink, ice sculptures and more. Volunteers get […]
Parents, bus drivers upset with Feb. 24 school bus breakdowns
LEWISTON – While hearing a report that 14 out of 42 school buses didn’t start or froze up Feb. 24 because of fuel not suited for the cold, the Lewiston School Committee heard from emotional parents about students left out in the dangerous cold that morning. They also heard from angry bus drivers who said […]
Water main break slows traffic near Longley Bridge in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Police reported a water main break at the intersection of Main and Lincoln streets Tuesday morning during the morning commute. The break was reported a little after 8 a.m. Traffic was down to two lanes, and police warned that there would be congestion in the area.
H.S. Baseball: Lewiston tops Mt. Blue in extras for season’s first win
LEWISTON — Before his at-bat in the bottom of the eight, Lewiston’s Mike Wong went over to the batting cage behind home plate to get a few last-minute swings in. With starting pitcher Kyle Ullrich tossing batting practice, Wong took roughly 15 swings before heading to the plate with two outs and a runner on […]