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Passenger rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland could cost $300 million

by Matthew Daigle March 27, 2019March 28, 2019

The Lewiston/Auburn Passenger Rail Service Plan Committee hosted a discussion of service scenarios and got feedback from the public on a train between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.

Local & State

Lewiston student receives diploma at hospice bed

by Bonnie Washuk March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Lewiston High School student Ethan Lussier graduated Tuesday in a special ceremony at Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. The diploma was awarded by Superintendent Bill Webster and Assistant Superintendent Shawn Chabot.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine should mandate lead testing of children

by The Editorial Board March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Not enough families know that their kids are getting sick from the state’s old housing stock.

Cops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Three boys charged in Lewiston elementary school break-in, thefts

March 26, 2019March 27, 2019

Police said the boys took computers, radios and cash and vandalized the Martel Elementary School over the weekend.

Business, Local & State, News

Lewiston-Auburn to Portland rail options to be explored at meeting

by Andrew Rice March 26, 2019March 27, 2019

The public meeting Wednesday will cover route options for the proposed connection to the Amtrak Downeaster in Portland.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Lewiston police, sheriff’s office find no criminal wrongdoing by ex-mayor

by Christopher Williams March 26, 2019March 27, 2019

Shane Bouchard had been accused of wrongdoing by a Lewiston woman who said she gave him rival’s campaign emails. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office also cleared him of separate allegations.