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May 22, 2013

New owner to reopen Jameson Tavern this summer

He plans to restore the historic Freeport tavern and revamp the menu to serve local seafood.

May 20, 2013

Route 1 apartment complex in S. Portland draws scrutiny

Fire and code officials will inspect the building after the lack of working fire alarms forces evictions.

May 13, 2013

Motive for Lewiston fire emerges

The two suspects told police they lit the third destructive blaze because they were 'sick and tired' of vacant buildings.

May 13, 2013

Four face arraignment in Lewiston fires

All the suspects charged with arson, including two 12-year-old boys, are expected in Lewiston District Court at 1 p.m.

May 10, 2013

Two accused of setting third fire in Lewiston

Each man is accused of three counts of arson in the most recent blaze to rip through the city's downtown.

May 10, 2013

LePage reverses course; will send funds to Lewiston victims

The funds likely will come from the governor's contingency fund, even though he said earlier this week that he would not tap that account.

May 9, 2013

Maine school board balks at security system overrun costs

The members deadlock on covering the $165,000 balance in SAD 51 for overspending they did not approve.

May 9, 2013

Bipartisan group OKs emergency aid for Lewiston victims

Lewiston will be allowed to disburse $30,000 in state funds to aid more than 200 residents displaced by fire.

May 6, 2013

Fear has some ready to pack up and leave city

Meanwhile, residents speculate on whether the frequent fires will continue, or are just coincidence.

May 6, 2013

New fire puts Lewiston on alert

Police add patrols and city officials secure buildings after the third blaze in eight days in a downtown area.