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Evidence heard in 1993 Alaska murder case brought against Auburn man

by Christopher Williams February 1, 2021February 2, 2021

Steven Downs, charged with the 1993 rape and murder of a 20-year-old Alaska woman, was connected to the case via DNA evidence, say police.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Stimulus checks arriving in unsealed envelopes a mail processing machine error, says USPS

by Mark LaFlamme January 29, 2021January 30, 2021

According to a spokesman from the United States Postal Service, the problem likely began at the offices of the U.S. Treasury.

Business, Maine, News

Gun sales in central Maine stay strong while ammo supply still runs short

by Wil Kramlich January 27, 2021January 28, 2021

The presidential election and the insurrection at the Capitol have helped boost gun sales at some stores, but business has stayed steady throughout the pandemic.

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Food drive benefits Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

Maine Democratic Party virtual event raises funds to provide close to 65,000 meals.

Business

Maine craft brew can-do: It was a bitter year, but they canned more, tweaked taprooms and hung on

by Kathryn Skelton January 24, 2021January 25, 2021

After a decade of stout growth in Maine, “the world came to a crashing halt,” as one Auburn craft brewer put it, for the craft brew industry and everyone else in the pandemic. Now many brewers are feeling better about 2021.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

A midlife calling: George Sheats’ 8-year journey leads to the priesthood and an Auburn church

by Tony Blasi January 24, 2021January 23, 2021

After a late-career change in direction and almost a decade of preparation to become an Episcopal priest, the Army veteran is now in charge at St. Michael’s in Auburn.