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Former Lewiston man gets time served for offering to pimp for undercover officer

by Christopher Williams March 14, 2019March 15, 2019

Martin Gerding also pleaded guilty to violating bail conditions by trying to contact the woman who was expected to testify against him at trial.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Temperatures are rising, and so are our youth

by Susan Atkinson and Ryan Reed Special to the Press Herald March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

In 4 Maine communities and worldwide, a strike Friday will challenge inaction on climate change.

Local & State, News

Lewiston officials’ statement condemns ‘racist and sexist commentary’

by Andrew Rice March 13, 2019March 15, 2019

The letter from local officials attempts to move the community forward following the multiple controversies that led to the resignation of Mayor Shane Bouchard.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Alleged victim found dead day before start of Lewiston sex trafficking trial

by CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS Sun Journal March 11, 2019March 12, 2019

The woman was scheduled to testify against her fiance.

Local & State, News, Politics

Racism in Lewiston is real, former mayoral candidate says

by Matthew Daigle Sun Journal March 9, 2019March 9, 2019

Speaking at a community forum one day after Mayor Shane Bouchard resigned, Ben Chin says he will not seek the office this fall.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics, Uncategorized

Lewiston mayor resigns after campaign misdeeds and racist messages come to light

by lindsay tice sun journal March 8, 2019March 8, 2019

Mayor Shane Bouchard casts himself as a victim of the media, while Lewiston police and the Attorney General’s Office investigate allegations of criminal conduct against him.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics

Lewiston mayor’s texts reveal racist, sexist jokes before election

by Lindsay Tice March 8, 2019March 8, 2019

Lewiston Police and the Maine Attorney General’s Office are looking into allegations that Shane Bouchard was involved in illegal activity.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics

Woman who worked for Lewiston mayoral candidate secretly sent emails to his rival

by Lindsay Tice and Andrew Rice March 6, 2019March 8, 2019

Heather Everly Berube claims Shane Bouchard asked for Ben Chin’s inside information during his run for mayor of Lewiston and then used it to make his opponent look bad.