First proposed in January, the policy requires face coverings in publicly accessible areas.
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Lisbon’s Moxie Festival canceled due to pandemic
The town council voted to cancel the July festival in its traditional form but discussed holding smaller spaced-out events in the spirit of Moxie.
Androscoggin commissioners to close March 3 meeting to in-person visitors
Social-distancing concerns compel the county to keep the public from attending Wednesday’s meeting and offer it to them by Zoom.
Police investigate gunshot death outside Lewiston hospital
An unidentified man was found in his truck in the parking lot.
Worried about COVID-19, Bates cracks down on students violating rules
The college warned students Friday that it may need to impose in-room remote learning to stop the disease from spreading after it reported 18 cases this month.
Woman found dead at Main Street building in Lewiston
Police: The woman’s death does not appear suspicious, but Lewiston officers, with assistance from the Maine State Police, were continuing their investigation Sunday afternoon.
Defense claims state withheld information in Lewiston murder charge, files motion to dismiss
Abdikatur Nur is accused in the shooting death of 18-year-old Hassan Hassan of Lewiston on Halloween night in 2020.
Group drops recall effort against two Androscoggin County commissioners
Plan to remove Isaiah Lary of Wales continues after his anti-mask resolution was rejected Wednesday.
Androscoggin County Commission rejects anti-mask resolution
Nearly 100 people tuned in to Wednesday’s virtual meeting.
Judge orders mental examinations for suspect in Turner slayings
Patrick J. Maher, 24, appeared Wednesday via video in a Lewiston courtroom, charged with the murders of Troy and Dulsie Varney. All affidavits for the case have been sealed for one month at the request of Maher’s lawyer.