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Ex-patient cites ‘excruciating’ pain, infection in trial of Lewiston oral surgeon

by CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS Sun Journal October 11, 2017October 11, 2017

Jan Kippax faces a civil claim by a Minot man who spent 2 weeks in the hospital after his jaw became infected following tooth extractions.

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Lewiston man killed by fireworks shouldn’t have had professional-grade shells, expert says

by Lindsay Tice Sun Journal October 9, 2017October 10, 2017

Timothy Whitney didn’t have the required license for using commercial-type explosives.

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Lewiston man killed when fireworks explosion shatters cinder block

by Noel K. Gallagher October 8, 2017October 9, 2017

He is struck by pieces of the cinder block into which he had placed the commercial-grade fireworks shell, a state official says.

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Patrick Dempsey dives into crowd to hear their stories at cancer fundraiser in Lewiston

by Liz Marquis Sun Journal October 7, 2017October 7, 2017

The Hollywood actor and Maine native kicks off the ninth annual Dempsey Challenge walk and ride.

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Lewiston dentist fights patient’s accusation he was ‘ripping teeth out’

by Steve Collins Sun Journal September 29, 2017September 30, 2017

More than 180 separate complaints are filed by against Dr. Jan Kippax by 18 patients.

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Lewiston woman who ran over daughter has license suspended

by christopher williams sun journal September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

Taneisha Thomas was stopped in August and charged with OUI. The hearing on that charge was held Thursday.

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Police say charges not expected against Lewiston mother who struck, killed daughter

by Matt Byrne September 25, 2017September 26, 2017

A Lewiston police spokesman calls the fatality an accident and says that, barring results of a blood test that indicate intoxication, Taneisha Thomas is unlikely to face charges.

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Lewiston toddler run over by mom’s SUV was attending sister’s birthday party

by Dennis Hoey September 24, 2017September 25, 2017

Taneisha Thomas, 27, who drove the vehicle that struck and killed her 17-month-old daughter, Tiannah Sevey, has one OUI conviction and is also facing another recent charge, according to state records.