The resolution introduced by Councilor Safiya Khalid would commit the city to supporting policing practices that ensure “equality and equal justice for all.”
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Arrests Androscoggin County • Shauna Kivus, 33, of Lewiston, on a charge of operating under the influence of intoxication, 2:42 a.m. Tuesday on Sabattus Road in Sabattus. • Kayla Blais, 27, of Livermore Falls, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at 81 Main St. in Livermore Falls. • Darryl Streeper, […]
Coronavirus cases reported at Montello Manor, Support Solutions; no change at Tambrands
The Maine CDC has opened outbreak investigations for both facilities due to three confirmed cases associated with Montello Manor and four confirmed cases with Support Solutions in Auburn.
Lewiston council passes resolution urging governor to allow indoor dining
The measure argues that many restaurants are hurting, especially after readying to reopen June 1.
Forage Market closes Lewiston, Portland locations after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The owner said his son was likely infected while attending protests in both cities over the weekend.
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Autumn Poulin, 30, of Turner, on a charge of obstructing the report of a crime and hindering an arrest, 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Fireside Inn in Auburn. • Shane Rines, 46, transient, on a charge of escaping custody and three outstanding warrants for violating bail conditions, 10:10 p.m. Sunday at Fireside […]
Gov. Janet Mills’ new tourism plan receives mixed reaction, confusion from local lodgings
Out-of-staters can avoid quarantine if they certify a negative test within 72 hours of arrival.
State bicentennial celebration postponed until next year; parade set for 2021 in Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston and Auburn mayors agree with the decision and look forward to next year’s grand celebration.
Police log
Androscoggin County • Robert Kramer, 29, of Poland, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and violating conditions of release, 11 p.m. Friday, at 38 Mechanic Falls Road in Poland. • Daniel Turner, 33, of Lewiston, on outstanding warrants for violation of bail conditions, 11:35 p.m. Saturday, on Garfield Road in Auburn. Auburn • Nathan […]
Mark LaFlamme: Expired stickers and dangling parts
You got nothing on me, copper Ranking Lewiston police officers are retiring left and right these days and it’s bumming me out. Most of these guys began their careers around the same time I started at the paper, which leads me to believe that those weasels did a better job planning their exit strategies than […]