Federal agents raided several properties in Lewiston and Auburn in February, seizing marijuana, guns, cash and pricey vehicles.
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Attention restaurant dreamers: Vinalhaven’s Salt is for sale
Plus, a storefront for Mr. Tuna, the last days of Dirigo and more.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
U.S. poet laureate to visit Maine
Poet laureate Tracy K. Smith will visit Norway and Lewiston as part of her national tour.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Arts education in Maine gets boost from $2.5 million federal grant
Side x Side will expand the program it started in Portland elementary schools to include schools in Lewiston.
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York County state Senate candidate brings history of controversy
Stavros Mendros has been synonymous with Lewiston politics and statewide petition drives for nearly two decades. Now he’s waging a longshot bid to win return to the Legislature for the first time in 16 years.
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Vermont man pleads not guilty to marijuana trafficking charge
Charles Caliri was charged with possession with intent to distribute in connection with federal drug raids in Lewiston and Auburn targeting a medical marijuana growing operation.
Posted inCops & Courts, Election 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Judge orders candidate for district attorney to stay away from woman who says she fears for her safety
The temporary ruling bars Seth Carey from having any contact with his ex-girlfriend, who lives in Auburn.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Scores speak out to regulators about impact of CMP’s transmission line proposal
More than 70 signed up to speak at the hearing and most who testified in in the first three hours voiced concerns about the impact the project would have on the environment and tourism.
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In Lewiston, Somali Bantu refugees get in on the hot trend of food trucks
They use ingredients they’ve grown at nearby farms for dishes that are both delicious and bittersweet.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
On eve of hearing, business and labor groups say they back CMP power line through western Maine
Business groups say the economic benefits of the 145-mile project outweigh drawbacks.