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Lewiston Housing to acquire Maison Marcotte senior living from St. Mary’s Health System
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Housing Authority plans to acquire the 128-unit Maison Marcotte senior living community from St. Mary’s Health System, with plans to renovate the property in the coming years. Officials from Lewiston Housing and St. Mary’s announced Thursday that they are in “final discussions aimed at...
Update: Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck Wednesday night by SUV in Lewiston
LEWISTON — A 57-year-old woman was in serious condition at a Portland hospital Thursday after being struck by an SUV on Wednesday night while walking on Sabattus Street. The driver of the vehicle was cooperating with the investigation, according to police, and no charges had been filed as of Thursday morning.
Waterville man charged in Buckfield stabbing appears in court
PARIS — A Waterville man accused of stabbing a Buckfield man Monday night appeared in court Wednesday from jail. Abdul-Rashid Bilal, 27, was charged with elevated aggravated assault. The felony is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Bilal appeared in...
Assistant Superintendent Susan Dorris becomes Auburn school superintendent
AUBURN — School Committee members voted unanimously Wednesday night to hire Assistant Superintendent Susan Dorris to be superintendent for the next three years, starting in July. She will succeed Cornelia Brown, who is retiring after this school year after serving since 2020. She congratulated Dorris and expressed support for...
Durham selectpersons discuss town meeting bible passage Tuesday, elect new chair and vice chair
The select board discussed Shiloh Chapel Pastor Stanley Allen's usage of a New King James Version Bible passage at the annual meeting which some say is anti-Semitic.
Livermore Falls man charged with backing into police cruiser
AUBURN — A Livermore Falls man accused of intentionally smashing into a police car last year was charged Tuesday with two felonies. An Androscoggin County grand jury handed up an indictment charging Robert J. Ryan, 63, with two counts of aggravated criminal mischief. Each count is punishable by up...
Livermore Falls voters to consider nearly $7.5 million spending package for 2024-25 on April 23
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents will consider a nearly $7.5 million municipal budget for 2024-25 at the polls April 23. The polling station will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fire Station. There is a new chart of accounts this year, making it difficult to determine...
Mike Adams steps down after coaching Edward Little boys basketball for 23 years
Edward Little coach Mike Adams is stepping down after leading the Auburn school’s boys basketball program for 23 years, a tenure that featured a pair of state championships and four regional titles. “You know, it was a hard decision,” Adams said Wednesday. “I’m just at a point in my...
Casco man faces charges from snowstorm police chase
AUBURN — A Casco man was charged Tuesday with two felonies stemming from a police chase through Mechanic Falls and Poland during a January snowstorm. Nathan Locke, 29, was indicted by an Androscoggin County grand jury on charges of eluding an officer and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Just-In-Time owner plans to reopen in May, tells NBC Nightly News shooting ‘doesn’t define us’
Saying the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston “doesn’t define us,” one of the owners of Just-In-Time Recreation told NBC Nightly News on Wednesday that they are reopening in May. In an interview with the network, owner Justin Juray was asked how things have changed since the...
Murder trial delayed for accused killer of Harlem drug lord Alpo Martinez
The trial of a man charged in New York City with the murder of former Lewiston resident Alpo Martinez. Some areas of this page may shift around if you resize the browser window. Be sure to check heading and document order. We noticed you're using an ad blocker. sunjournal.com is...
Lewiston man charged in Big Apple robbery
AUBURN — A Lewiston man is facing a felony robbery charge in connection with a Big Apple store robbery in Lewiston last month. Ali Abdi Mohamed, 25, was charged in an indictment handed up Tuesday by an Androscoggin County grand jury. The robbery charge is punishable by up to...
Hearing to consider removing Sheriff Wainwright from office is scheduled for April 22
LEWISTON — Gov. Janet Mills has scheduled a public hearing for April 22 to take up the Oxford County commissioners’ request to remove Sheriff Christopher Wainwright from office. Commissioners made the unanimous request in February in a letter to the governor, citing specific examples of Wainwright’s past actions,...
Adirondack upends Mariners for a 5-2 ECHL win
The Adirondack Thunder scored twice in an 18-second span in the first period in beating the Maine Mariners 5-2 in an ECHL game Wednesday night before a crowd of 4,255 at Cross Insurance Arena. The Mariners fell into fourth place in the North Division, but remain in a playoff position....
Sea Dogs still looking for first win after 5-1 loss at Reading
Bryce Ball and Jose Rodriguez hit RBI doubles during a four-run fifth inning, and five Reading pitchers combined on a five-hitter Wednesday night as the Fighting Phils beat the Portland Sea Dogs, 5-1, in an Eastern League game in Reading, Pennsylvania. Portland took the lead in the third inning on...
Franklin County commissioners remove Wilton man from opioid committee
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a Wilton man from the Franklin County Opioid Settlement Committee. The action followed a nearly hourlong executive session and another April 2 involving Keith Amato. No information on his dismissal was given. Chairman Lance Harvell of Farmington, Bob Carlton...
Police investigating vandalism at Church Street Playground in Jay
JAY — Police are investigating vandalism at the town’s Church Street Playground where someone used a black marker to draw male sex organs on several pieces of playground equipment, police Sgt. Russell Adams said. The vandalism was reported Wednesday morning. Jay police officer Anthony York is investigating. Public...
Carson Taylor hits two homers as Fightin Phils beat Sea Dogs, 9-8
Carson Taylor hit two home runs, including a three-run shot in the seventh inning, to give the Fightin Phils the lead in their 9-8 win over the Portland Sea Dogs on Tuesday night in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Sea Dogs, who opened their season on Sunday with a 1-0 loss to...
Lewiston School Committee makes tough budget decisions amid rising costs
LEWISTON — The School Committee is recommending roughly a 10% increase in funding compared to last year to cover increases in several aspects of the budget, including staffing salaries and benefits. School Department officials went into a work session with city councilors Tuesday night proposing a $111.19 million budget,...
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