Sgt. Aaron Skolfield was joined by mental health advocates and a former legislator at a press conference Monday to publicize Maine’s Progressive Treatment Program, which they say could have prevented last year’s Lewiston shooting.
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Child hit in crosswalk near Auburn school Tuesday morning; driver charged
A 7-year-old boy was struck near Fairview school on Minot Avenue.
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‘Love Always Wins’ sign reinstalled in Lewiston to mark anniversary of mass shooting
The temporary sign once stood at Schemengees Bar & Grille, but will now be at Raymond Park
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Lewiston man gets 35 years for abusing infant
The federal judge also sentenced Timothy Doyon to 10 years in prison for having child pornography.
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National Book Award proves elusive for Bates College lecturer
A Bates College lecturer’s novella did not make a list for the National Book Awards.
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New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns
Opponents say the operation would be devastating for marine and coastal habitats.
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McMahon school in Lewiston closed Wednesday to clear sewage pipe
The blockage must be removed during daytime hours; Lewiston families have been notified.
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North Carolina floods threaten mines key to global electronics industry
The facilities in Spruce Pine are a vital node in the supply chain of smartphones and computers.
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Livermore Falls man pleads guilty to robbery, kidnapping and theft in Farmington home invasion
Jeromy C. Merchant, 44, also pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm.