Troy Blanchard, 35, has a long criminal history that includes assaults, police standoffs, a stolen car and firing a shotgun on Falmouth Street in Rumford.
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Lewiston and Auburn police shut down commenting on Facebook
Police in the departments have shut down commenting for all future posts they make on the social media platform.
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Lewiston food market project gets 6-month extension
A food co-op eyeing a move into 171 Park St. after the Lewiston Police Department relocates has received a 6-month extension on its option to buy the building.
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Lewiston police plan move into new headquarters by May 1
The department was initially slated to move into the renovated building last summer.
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Lewiston police, schools reach out on gun violence
At two meetings last month, officials asked parents for help in addressing gun violence.
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Lewiston’s gun violence programs take different approaches
The city has to be efficient in how it uses limited resources, police say.
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Lewiston police contend with gun violence, and a frustrated public
As police take steps to address the increase in shootings, residents are anxious for results.
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Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
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Lewiston man in critical condition a day after fireworks mishap
Police said the man was severely burned after he set off fireworks inside a third-floor apartment.
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Downtown Lewiston residents find themselves under fire
Anybody who lives in the downtown — or even on the edge of it — has come to understand that there are risks to going outside that simply weren’t there a few years back.