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Woman accidentally shot in Lewiston while grabbing Windham officer’s gun, police say

by Mark LaFlamme August 17, 2022August 18, 2022

The woman managed to get her hands on a Windham police officer’s gun. She squeezed the trigger and a round was fired, officials said.

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The River Comics to present two nights of comedy

August 17, 2022

The River Comics will host two stand-up comedy shows this weekend. Host Nic Dufault brings to the stage three extremely talented stand-up comics, Cher Lynn, Tuck Tucker, and Jay Chanoine at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, at The Colisee Club in Lewiston. Happy Hour is from 4-8 p.m. The following night, Boston comics and […]

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Lewiston to offer children free food, nutrition services

August 17, 2022August 11, 2022

The Lewiston School Nutrition program has announced it will offer free UDSA Food and Nutrition Services programs to the children in the Lewiston school district. For more information, call Jeanned’Arc R. Giroux, administrative assistant. LPS Nutrition Program, at 207-795-4106. Check out upcoming area events!

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Lewiston council debates new homeless shelter ordinance

by Andrew Rice August 16, 2022August 17, 2022

LEWISTON — City officials are getting closer to implementing new regulations on homeless shelters but city councilors remain far apart on a few issues. The proposed shelter ordinance was drafted by city staff working in tandem with an ad hoc shelter committee, which produced a report on the extent of the homelessness issue in Lewiston, […]