Experts say remaining mum likely won’t hurt the Lewiston Democrat at the polls.
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Golden responds to Theriault’s $50,000 pledge to help shooting victims’ families
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden responded to his Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s pledge to raise $50,000 at the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro All Stars Series 400 race.
Gun violence forum canceled in wake of Friday shootings
After two back-to-back shootings Friday night near a back to school event at Mike McGraw Park, a gun violence forum scheduled for the next morning was canceled.
2 shootings reported in Lewiston; 3 juveniles being questioned
The first report came in just before 7 p.m., police said, when rounds were reported fired behind a mosque on Bartlett Street. At the time, a community event with hundreds of people was taking place at Mike McGraw Park in the same area.
Lewiston woman is ‘mémère’ to 95 grandchildren, great-grandchildren
At 91, Joan Caron has raised seven children with her husband, Louis.
New England Teamsters picket for United Ambulance, negotiating 1st contract since early 2023
Teamsters Local 340 rolled in trucks and affiliated members Thursday to bring attention to contract negotiations with United Ambulance that union representatives feel has reached a stalemate.
4-foot tall Eagle to be installed Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston
The hand-carved mahogany piece is a gift from artisan Matthew Carr and the Eagles for Veterans project.
‘A brilliant scholar’: Bates College professor Sue Houchins dies at 80
The respected scholar and gifted teacher had been on the faculty of the Lewiston college since 2003.
Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors stay in their homes
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.
Schemengees Bar & Grille co-owner David Lebel dies at 57
The Lebels bought Schemengees more than a quarter century ago because, they once said, they both loved pool so much.