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Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Poland man pleads insanity defense in brother’s slaying

by Christopher Williams August 8, 2023August 9, 2023

Justin Butterfield is found competent to appear at his arraignment in Androscoggin County Superior Court in Auburn.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Central, southern Maine hit by 5 inches of rain Tuesday

by Joe Charpentier August 8, 2023August 9, 2023

More rain is expected Thursday evening and Saturday into Sunday, but not to the amount experienced Tuesday.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Opinion

Poll: Should communities limit the number of dollar stores in an area?

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

There’s no shortage of dollar stores to choose from between Lewiston and Auburn. There are seven existing dollar stores in the two communities, with another slated to be built next to Advance Auto Parts on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. We want to hear from you: Do you think there are too many dollar stores in […]

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn mayor believes city should prioritize a public pool or aquatic facility

by Andrew Rice August 7, 2023August 8, 2023

Jason Levesque calls the lack of a pool a public health emergency.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state’s biennial inspection

by Steve Sherlock August 7, 2023August 8, 2023

Maine Department of Corrections toured the facility June 28 and July 24.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local Sports, News, Schools & Education

Photo: Red Eddies ghosting supporters

by Andree Kehn August 7, 2023August 7, 2023

Community members who have been ghosted by a lawn display, are invited to donate $25 to have the display removed, or donate $50 to have it moved to the yard of a friend, neighbor or alumni.