cmnews Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Identifying wildlife by the clues they leave in Liberty

by Jessica Lowell February 5, 2020February 10, 2020

Lake St. George State Park’s winter wildlife walk lured people out to the woods to learn about the wildlife tracks they may see during their own cold weather hikes.

Former Bread of Life official pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2020February 5, 2020

Jeffrey A. Tyler, 48, of Augusta denied allegations he sexually assaulted a female victim at least three times, beginning when she was a minor.

Maine

Hundreds of Maine seniors’ home care at risk with closure of Farmingdale nonprofit

by Sam Shepherd February 3, 2020February 4, 2020

Home Care for Maine, which provides care to 582 patients with 365 employees, will close April 30, according to nonprofit officials.

Maine

Baked bean suppers: A timeless Maine tradition

by Sam Shepherd February 2, 2020February 3, 2020

Not surprising, the community dinner Saturday at Randolph United Methodist Church included baked beans.

Maine, Schools & Education

Officials head into the woods to explain plans for China School Forest’s upcoming harvest

by Meg Robbins February 1, 2020February 1, 2020

The harvest could generate up to $8,000 from wood products, which volunteers hope can be put toward continued maintenance of the China School Forest on Lakewood Avenue.

Maine, Maine Crime

Ex-employee accused of stealing $5,911 from Family Quik Stop in Litchfield

by Sam Shepherd January 30, 2020January 31, 2020

Store owner Eka Orr said the alleged theft impacted her business and the amount of time she is able to spend with her family.

Maine

Video: Tractor-trailer, food damaged by fire at Augusta hotel parking lot

by Sam Shepherd January 30, 2020January 31, 2020

Augusta firefighters responded to the blaze at about 3 p.m. Thursday, while traffic was stopped at Anthony Avenue and Darin Drive in the Augusta Business Park.

Maine, Maine Crime

Driver in Litchfield double-fatal accident indicted on felony manslaughter charges

by Keith Edwards January 29, 2020January 31, 2020

Shawn W. Metayer, 60, police said, had a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit when he got behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in the accident that claimed the lives of Derek and Stephanie Trudeau.