LEWISTON — A former local high school student was charged Thursday with terrorizing after a threatening Facebook message was sent to the school and a current student there, police said. Abdikadir Haji, 18, of Lewiston was charged with the Class D misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 364 days in jail. The incident was […]
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Lewiston to receive grant to clean up Bates Mill No. 5
The city will finally receive federal money to pay for environmental cleanup at the largest of the Bates Mill buildings, and it could signal the beginning steps of a long-planned redevelopment.
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Photos: Eid prayer service marks end of Ramadan in Lewiston
Muslims pray at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Tuesday morning during the religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
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Grand Rounds doubling its Lewiston workforce
The San Francisco-based health care company expects to end 2019 with 200 employees here.
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Judge keeps Lewiston teen charged with manslaughter at South Portland juvenile facility
The now-18-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter in the 2018 death of Donald Giusti near Kennedy Park.
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Boba’s back! Popular Asian bistro moves to downtown Lewiston
The menu is about 40% new, according to co-owner and chef Zach Pratt, but the pho is still flying — he estimates they’re serving 100 to 150 bowls a day.
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Maine schools grapple with opening bathroom doors to deter trouble-makers
Students want privacy. Schools want to keep kids from doing things they shouldn’t behind closed doors.
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Commentary: State budget should prioritize workforce development
Investing in Maine’s community colleges is a time-tested, financially sound way to increase the number of skilled workers in Maine.
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Sabattus man dies in motorcycle crash in Lewiston
Lewiston police say 34-year-old Jeremy Ciarfella was thrown from his motorcycle and died. It appears he failed to maintain control on a sharp curve and drove off Sabattus Street.
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Lewiston names Joao Victor its first ‘Youth Poet Laureate’
The city created the honorary position to encourage youth involvement in the arts.