Lewiston, Auburn hit with 3 to 5 inches of rain in under 2 hours Tuesday

Androscoggin County will be under a flood watch Thursday after flash flooding Tuesday evening. Lewiston and Auburn endured 5 inches of rain in some areas which fell in less than two hours, creating brief but severe floods.

2 to 4 inches of rain brings flash flooding to Androscoggin County area

A flash flood warning went out to those in the Lewiston and Auburn region Tuesday evening. According to National Weather Service, some 2 to 4 inches of rain was expected and the warning is in place until 9:30 p.m.

Photo: Van severs utility pole on Russell Street in Lewiston

A beautiful day for Maine’s 34th Open Farm Day

Some 100 Maine farms participated Sunday in the 34th Open Farm Day. The occasion for local agricultural education was met by visitors looking to learn about where their food comes from.

Bystanders assist driver in New Gloucester crash

The crash was the second one this week handled by town rescue crews.

Animal Tales: Naming pets is an art at Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

The Lewiston-based organization has 115 animals available for adoption, so naming them all requires creativity.

Photo: Bicyclist charged, driver summonsed after collision in Lewiston

Woman killed when New England Forest Rally car crashes near Lower Lake Richardson in Oxford County

Erin Kelly, 48, of Marshall, Virginia, was a co-driver and a passenger inside the race car.

Moped operator taken to hospital after collision in Lewiston

A moped and SUV collided at the College and Sabattus streets’ intersection Wednesday morning.

Police: Owner of sunken BMW ducking calls

Police said the owner of a BMW found in the Androscoggin River last week continues to avoid their calls.