The Maine National Guard 11th Civil Support Team trains during a simulated radioactive explosion at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston. All photos by Daryn Slover/Sun Journal.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
New commuter bus between Lewiston, Auburn, Portland gets mixed reviews so far
The LAP service started its two-year pilot run July 22. In the short time since the route began, some passengers have questions about its reliability.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
A 90-year-old woman, suddenly homeless, is taken in by Lewiston city councilor
Councilor Susan Longchamps said the unfortunate situation highlights shortfalls in Lewiston’s resources for seniors, on top of the cost and availability of housing.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bath pastry maker clears obstacles for recent immigrants seeking jobs
Gagné Foods provides free transportation and makes adjustments to support the new Mainers who keep gourmet pastries rolling off the production line.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Shortage of primary care doctors in Maine has patients struggling, hospitals and providers scrambling
Long waitlists for front-line doctors are causing some people to wait months to be seen, others to just give up.
Posted inMaine Crime
Central Maine arrest log: July 27-Aug. 2 2024
IN AUGUSTA, Saturday, July 27, at 6:23 p.m., Benjamin Rhye Duffany, 45, of Augusta, was arrested on charges of violating conditions of release, unlawful possession of a drug and on a warrant. 8:40 p.m., Rachel Parker, 43, of Unity, was arrested on two warrants. Sunday, July 28, at 4:59 a.m., Steven Frank Shaw, 37, of […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
See a map of how Maine law enforcement responded to the Lewiston mass shooting
More than 750 officers responded to dozens of locations during the 48-hour manhunt for the gunman. Police narratives released this summer show their movements during the key first hours after the shooting.
Posted inCommunity
Foundation awards 16 organizations grants
The grants funded from the REALTOR® Affordable Housing Fund offer non-profit organizations assistance in helping Maine’s most vulnerable households with providing meaningful housing solutions.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Strong woman gets probation for illegal gun buy
The “straw” gun purchase was orchestrated by a Lewiston man who was sentenced last year to 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
The 48 hours of confusion, chaos and fear after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting raise questions about police training
It took 2 days and 5 searches of a property in Lisbon, Maine, before police finally found the shooter’s body – despite repeated tips that it was his most likely hiding spot.