Lewiston and Auburn police policies reflect reforms from 2020 protests

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Published
August 1, 2021

Lewiston and Auburn police policies reflect reforms from 2020 protests

It's been a year since Black Lives Matter protests filled the streets of Lewiston and Auburn, sparking calls for action and change.
Published
July 27, 2021

Bates College seeks to reduce heated interactions between students and campus security

New report on campus safety urges more residential life staffers and greater effort to ease tensions between safety officers and students at the Lewiston college.
Published
July 24, 2021

‘This is our own little Olympics’: Regatta kicks off first-ever L/A Riverfest

The cities of Lewiston and Auburn partnered with several community organizations to bring two-and-a-half days of riverside festivities to the Twin Cities this weekend, including boat races and music.
Published
July 21, 2021

Lewiston’s Rancourt & Co. hand-sews 2021 Olympic sneakers for opening, closing ceremonies

"We're making sneakers for people who are going to be on the world stage." — President Mike Rancourt.
Published
July 19, 2021

Youngest state senator eyes challenge to Jared Golden for Maine congressional seat

Trey Stewart of Presque Isle is the second Republican to enter the 2nd District race in hopes of unseating a two-term Democrat.
Published
July 16, 2021

‘A new lens’: Bates Dance Festival returns to the L-A community

Performers from around the world will attend July 14 to 31.
Published
July 15, 2021

Lisbon man gets 4-year split sentence for gun charge

Jeremiah Munsey also was sentenced on vehicle burglary and theft charges in Lewiston and Lisbon
Published
July 15, 2021

Lewiston-Auburn remains a COVID-19 hot spot, data suggests

A total of 23 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the past two weeks.
Published
July 14, 2021

Unlike courts and businesses, Maine jails remain in pandemic mode

Sheriffs and jail administrators say they are following state corrections and health agencies' recommendations for COVID-19 safety measures.
Published
July 13, 2021

The risks of COVID-19 to children under 12 remain low, even as vaccine awaits approval

All pandemic-era mask requirements and other restrictions became recommendations, including in school and child care settings, this month as Maine's civil state of emergency came to an end.