The fire started on the couch of her apartment on Shawmut Street, according to a spokesman for the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Elderly woman pulled from burning apartment in Lewiston
Firefighters found the woman when they were battling the blaze, and she was taken to the hospital and being treated for smoke inhalation and other possible injuries.
One of 2 suspects in Washington County slaying accepts plea deal
Former Lewiston resident Quaneysha Greeley pleads guilty to two felony charges in connection with the death of nursing aide Sally Shaw, who was shot in the head and left alongside a highway Cherryfield.
Maine public safety workers honored at Blue Mass in Lewiston basilica
The tradition was revived in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Dual ceremonies in Lewiston, Auburn mark 9/11 anniversary
Sen. Angus King and Rep. Bruce Poliquin join other elected officials and fire and police personnel in paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks.
Lewiston proposes major changes in field trip policy in response to drowning
Some school committee members say the proposed changes are too extreme.
Lisbon man arrested after man stabbed in Lewiston
Meanwhile, a woman is reported to have stabbed herself inside an apartment.
Winter is coming; plow drivers are training
Portland had higher-than-usual turnover among plow drivers after last winter, requiring the city to start training earlier than usual.
South Paris man gets 4 years for stabbing girlfriend’s estranged husband
Michael Barrucci pleaded guilty to assault for the attack at a Lewiston barbershop in December after counts of attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault were dropped.
Lewiston landlords at odds over new rental registration fees
The money would fund more city code enforcement.