Steven H. Downs is on trial for the 1993 murder and sexual assault of a woman in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Lewiston’s Rancourt & Co. makes third Olympic appearance
The Lewiston shoemakers are part of Ralph Lauren’s official Team USA ceremony uniform for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, this time with red and white leather boots.
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Auburn man’s roommate says Downs had gun at time of 1993 murder
College roommate of Steven H. Downs testifies Downs owned two guns at school in Fairbanks, Alaska, when a woman was murdered on campus.
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Bill looks to eliminate ‘loophole’ that allows spreading sewage sludge
Officials from the Lewiston Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority and the Portland Water District testified against the proposal.
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Lewiston, Auburn among early sites to be tested for ‘forever chemicals’
A state initiative to test for “forever chemicals” at sites where sewage sludge was spread lists Lewiston and Auburn as “Tier 1” priorities.
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Alaska investigators said they struggled to find witnesses in 1993 campus slaying
Friday marked the fifth day of the trial of Steven H. Downs, 47, of Auburn.
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Crime lab worker describes photos from scene of slain Alaskan woman
Steven H. Downs of Auburn is on trial for murder and sexual assault in 28-year-old case.
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Witness says she heard sound like ‘firecrackers’ when Alaskan woman was killed
An Auburn man faces murder and sexual assault charges at his trial in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Survivors, supporters of anti-human trafficking groups brave cold to share their voice
Hundreds of people are trafficked for labor or sex each year in Maine, say organizers of Tuesday’s vigil in Auburn who hope to shed light on the statewide problem and rally community support for the victims.
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Bates College tells students they must wear high-quality masks
As Bates College shifts back to in-person classes, it mandates mask upgrades to help thwart COVID-19.