Students are considered truant if they miss more than three consecutive days without an excuse, and more than 1,000 students in the Lewiston school district fit that bill.
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Loss from commercial garage fire in Lisbon estimated at $1 million
Wood stove piping in outside wall cited as cause.
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Lewiston’s Nate Libby stepping down as Senate majority leader
The four-term Democrat said he’ll remain in the Legislature.
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Toasting Lewiston’s Baxter Brewing Co. at 10
The company rolled out its first cans from one of the city’s historic mills 10 years ago, kicking off the local craft brew scene and a decade of milestones.
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Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.
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Historically mild January leaves Maine lakes with dangerously thin ice
While temperatures have dipped this week, a warm January led to thin ice for much of the state’s lakes. The slow freeze, experts say, could also stem from a hot summer.
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Divided Androscoggin commissioners bristle over masks, COVID protocols
Four of the seven county commissioners and the county administrator violated state rules Wednesday by not wearing masks during meeting.
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Investors help Good Shepherd Food Bank go solar
The nonprofit will have the option to buy the panels at a depreciated cost.
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Police: Father claims daughter told by ‘voices’ to kill him
The father of an 11-year-old Auburn girl who stabbed him also told police that he had been having difficulties parenting his daughter, and that he used physical force, including slapping and spanking, on her.
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Judge orders Auburn girl held and evaluated in stabbing case
Police say the 11-year-old girl stabbed her father after blindfolding him.