The commuter bus service linking Lewiston, Auburn and Portland is gearing up for some changes ahead of winter after almost four months on the road.
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Portland Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart
David Whitten was honored for his service at Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, 57 years after he was injured in combat.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Auburn man gets nearly 5 years in prison for postal crimes in Monmouth, Paris, Lewiston
Winston McLeod and an accomplice broke into post offices and robbed postal carriers in central Maine, prosecutors say.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts prepares for August 2025 opening
The $63 million facility on the Portland campus, named for prolific songwriter Bob Crewe, will contain music practice rooms, performances spaces, an art gallery and classrooms.
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Lewiston police locate stolen Portland vehicle, arrest juvenile
Police charged a 17-year-old boy Monday night with theft of a vehicle.
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Portland woman found guilty of $1 million investment fraud scheme
Jody Flynn Dalvet was convicted in Cumberland County Superior Court on Nov. 4.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
As the EPA sets new standards for lead dust exposure, Maine continues work to eradicate poisoning
The number of Maine children with elevated levels of lead in their blood has dropped significantly, but state and local officials say there is still a lot of work to be done to remove hazards from older housing.
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Preble Street houses 270 homeless veterans in one year
The nonprofit’s goal is to get the remaining vets into stable living situations by providing case management, housing counseling and financial assistance.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools & Education
With winter on its way, Maine schools grapple with how to handle snow days
Many school districts are choosing some mix of remote learning and traditional snow days.
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Maine native Amy Allen up for 4 Grammy awards
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for songwriter of the year, as well as in the song, album and song for visual media categories.