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Outside review of Maine State Police after-action report on Lewiston shootings recommends improvements

by Daniel Kool October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

The recommendations came in an analysis of the Maine State Police’s after-action review of the Lewiston mass shooting last year.

Lewiston-Auburn

Photos: Artist uses 261 Flower Sleeves to commemorate Lewiston mass shooting

by Daryn Slover October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

Miia Zellner created the installation from the 261 flower sleeves saved from Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille to commemorate the mass shooting on Oct. 25, 2023, in Lewiston.

Health, Maine, News

Most disabled adults in guardianship never get legal counsel

by Eric Russell October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

A report this week by Disability Rights Maine found that in 75% of cases between 2019-21, lawyers were not provided to individuals.

Maine, News

Searchers locate missing Alexander couple Thursday; one had died, the other was hypothermic

by Daniel Kool October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

Pamela and John Helmstadter, 72 and 82, respectively, left their Washington County home on foot but lost the trail Sunday.

Androscoggin County, News

Fire destroys home of retired surgeon, wife in Greene

by Mark LaFlamme and Russ Dillingham October 17, 2024October 18, 2024

Fire crews were called out about 1 p.m. for a report that the two-story home off North River Road was on fire.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Fire reported at manufacturing plant in Auburn; 2 workers injured

by Sun Journal staff report October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Fire crews from Auburn and Lewiston responded to a fire Thursday afternoon at the M.S. Ambrogio plant on Rodman Road.

Maine, Maine Crime

Monmouth police arrest Winthrop man after convenience store burglary

by Ethan Horton October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Police say Zach Lowe, 32, allegedly broke through the front window at Phil’s Super Variety & Grill early Tuesday and took lottery tickets, cash and cigarettes.