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Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Homeless advocates say it is time for Lewiston to have public, overnight shelter

by Andrew Rice December 25, 2019December 25, 2019

It has been discussed for years, but is it time for Lewiston to finally have a barrier-free homeless shelter?

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

George Sheats, faith for a lifetime

by Lindsay Tice December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

At 61, the Auburn man is on the path to becoming an Episcopal priest.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

Hospital chaplain Sarah Gillespie offers an ear, a blessing and a hand

by Kathryn Skelton December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

Growing up in New Jersey with a love of the church, and turning 18 around the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, happening so close to home, deepened her exploration around faith.

Maine Crime

Police interrupt attempted robbery of Lewiston restaurant

by Matthew Daigle December 23, 2019December 24, 2019

Lewiston police said that three males — two adults and one juvenile — were arrested Saturday morning after attempting to break into Buddy T’s Restaurant at 675 Main St.

Local & State

Salvation Army bell ringers brave freezing temperatures

by Beth Herman Special to the Sun Journal December 21, 2019December 21, 2019

But the organization takes precautions, offering them warm coats and boots, hand and toe warmers and umbrellas – and not sending them out in storms.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Boston man resentenced after court dismisses a 2014 firearms charge in Minot home invasion

by Judith Meyer December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

PORTLAND — Ishmael Douglas has re-pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to commit a robbery in a home invasion and robbery in Minot in 2014 and has been resentenced to fewer years, after the court dismissed a firearms charge. In 2016, Douglas pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a robbery and using a […]