A passerby described the explosion and said he and several others tried to help the burned victim.
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Former Lewiston officer’s drug history could compromise court cases
The illicit drug use by former police officer Nicholas Meserve appears to have affected two criminal cases, including an attempted traffic stop of Norman ‘Bo’ Thompson of Mexico.
Lewiston eatery named one of the ‘best old school drive-ins around the country’
“There’s a lot of drive-ins still in America and I was pretty happy to see we made the top 20,” said owner Chris Lawrence.
Gray man dies from injuries suffered in motorcycle crash
According to his family, Matthew Smith, 27, of Gray succumbed to injuries from a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.
S.C. man will remain in custody in Maine awaiting kidnapping trial
The alleged victim said Dustin Beach drove her from South Carolina to Maine against her will and repeatedly physically and sexually assaulted her during the journey.
Reptile enthusiasts gather in Lewiston
LEWISTON — For Matt Lee, a spotted turtle in a swimming pool sparked his lifelong passion for reptiles. “My dad brought it home when I was a kid, and put it in a little kiddie pool,” Lee said. “It was the first time I’d seen one. It was the most amazing thing I had ever […]
Farmers’ Almanac: Prepare to ride the ‘polar coaster’
Winter is expected to be marked by intense cold and a lot of precipitation, with extremes so wild they’re comparing it to an amusement park ride.
Central Maine Healthcare’s physician turnover turns around
The hospital system hired more health care providers this past year than it had the previous two years combined, and those new employees are sticking around. But some say problems remain.
Masses in Spanish to be offered in Waterville
Masses offered by the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Hispanic Ministry.