Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
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Lewiston man asks high court for new trial and sentence in murder of Lewiston woman
Jaquille J. Coleman’s attorney argues before the state’s Supreme Judicial Court that the judge erred in the 2020 fatal shooting case of his ex-girlfriend.
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Lewiston, Lisbon police to testify before shooting commission Thursday
It will be the fourth time the body has convened since its formation last fall, and the third day of public testimony.
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Lawmakers may require Maine cities to allow more homeless shelters
Angry that Lewiston imposed a moratorium in 2022 to block a shelter, legislators are pushing a bill to prevent it from happening again.
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Poland man found not criminally responsible for brother’s killing
A state psychologist says Justin Butterfield was suffering a psychotic episode when he killed his brother on Thanksgiving in 2022.
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Anchour grows its marketing workforce in Lewiston; named among the best places to work in Maine in 2023
From a core of four people in its first year, Anchour has grown to 30, 10 of whom were brought on in 2023.
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U.S. Mint to issue dollar coin in May featuring Lewiston’s Bernard Lown
The inventor of the direct current defibrillator will be featured as part of the mint’s American Innovations series.
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Sensors help some Maine schools address student vaping
For Edward Little High School, having the sensors and a substance misuse counselor has worked to curb some vaping among students.
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St. Mary’s hospital seeks state funds to cover part of its financial deficit, fund new program
The funding could mean the difference between the hospital expanding the type of behavioral health services it offers and closing behavioral health programs.
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Maine eyes rule change to make it easier to grow food in urban areas
Lawmakers consider greenlighting more low-cost hoop houses to cultivate food.