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Auburn man fatally shot by police in Minot after chase

by Kathryn Skelton February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

Jason Gora, 44, had been reported missing Friday by his family, concerned he was “potentially a danger to himself,” according to police.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Cannabis entrepreneurs keep building in Auburn

by Kathryn Skelton January 29, 2020February 21, 2020

Mystique Way, a short dirt road off busy Minot Avenue, is now home to three greenhouses with one more in progress and a likely retail store to come. Cliff Miller estimates more than $6 million has been invested there in the past year.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: For Maine trafficking survivors, a place of safety

by Elise Johansen Special to the Press Herald January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

The one-year anniversary of the state’s first shelter for sex exploitation and trafficking victims raises awareness of what we can all do to make a difference.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Oakland, Winslow aim to start banner programs to honor hometown soldiers

by Meg Robbins January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

If 32 more people apply for the $130 banners, Oakland would be one of just a handful of Maine municipalities to participate in the Hometown Heroes banner program.

Lewiston-Auburn

Longtime Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department K-9 dies unexpectedly

by Matthew Daigle January 25, 2020January 26, 2020

AUBURN – A longtime K-9 member of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department died unexpectedly Saturday evening. The Sheriff’s Department wrote on its Facebook page Saturday that Bosco, a 10-year-old German shepherd that has been assigned to Sgt. Jon Guay since 2010, began experiencing medical issues earlier that morning. Bosco was rushed to the emergency veterinarian, […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Auburn man charged with murder in Walmart shooting seeks release on bail

by Christopher Williams January 24, 2020

AUBURN — A local man facing a murder charge stemming from a shooting last summer in the local Walmart parking lot is seeking to be released on bail. Justice William Stokes listened to arguments presented Thursday in Androscoggin County Superior Court on a motion filed by Gage Dalphonse, 22, of 47 Crest Ave., Auburn to […]

Lewiston-Auburn

Two drivers crash into telephone poles in Auburn

by Matthew Daigle January 18, 2020January 18, 2020

According to Auburn Police Sgt. Nathan Westleigh, two people crashed into separate telephone poles Saturday evening within 30 minutes of each other, resulting in minor injuries for one of the drivers.