A New York City man, 27, already in custody, was charged late Sunday with the Halloween slaying of the convicted murderer and drug dealer, who moved to Lewiston and lived quietly under a federal witness protection program for five years.
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Lewiston-Auburn senior college lists spring courses
The USM LAC Senior College at 51 Westminster St., Lewiston, has announced its spring courses to be offered on Zoom, with some in person. The university requires that masks be worn at all times, and students must show proof of vaccination on the first day of each class. Registration on coursestorm.com is due to begin […]
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Litchfield man killed in Lewiston rollover
Police are still investigating the Friday morning crash in the area of 1140 Sabattus St.
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Drones join battle against browntail moth as Kennebec County becomes epicenter of pest
In the county hardest hit by the invasive browntail moth, Litchfield arborist Eben Mann is taking to the air with a drone and a specially developed tool to cut down the nests before hungry toxic hair-bearing caterpillars start emerging.
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Lewiston center to host virtual Fresh Air for ME fundraiser
A virtual fundraiser, hosted by the Early Lung Cancer Screening Program Team at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, aims to benefit underinsured patients in need of lung cancer screening and treatment. “Fresh Air: A Virtual Event, Raising Awareness and Funds for Early Lung Cancer Screening in Maine” runs through Saturday, Feb. 26. Each week […]
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Folk country duo coming to Oasis
The folk country duo Darling Corey will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. As a duo, Matt Shipman and Erica Brown feature a delightful blend of vocal harmonies accompanied by fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitars. From thoughtful […]
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Mental health care providers are facing unprecedented challenges amid the pandemic
Local providers say demand for mental health care has skyrocketed in the 23 months since the pandemic began.
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Great Falls Forum to host Bates College professor
The 2021-22 season of the Great Falls Forum is set to continue at noon Thursday, Feb. 17, with a talk by Bates College Professor Stephanie Kelley-Romano. “Conspiracy Theories: Why, How, and What To Do,” a free, public program, will take place virtually via Zoom and streamed to the Lewiston Public Library Facebook page, according to […]
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Education center to offer free virtual, in-person sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual and in-person sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Virtual — Essentials of College Planning: • Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 9 and 10 a.m., and 6 and 7 p.m.; • Thursday, Feb. 24, at 9 […]