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Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Legislators urged to support a $50 million bond to bolster rail in Maine

by Steve Collins May 30, 2023May 31, 2023

Backers include Lewiston, Auburn train fans who want passenger service to the Twin Cities.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education

Bates College graduates emerge from pandemic-altered college experience

by Joe Charpentier May 28, 2023May 28, 2023

Retiring Bates President Clayton Spencer watched Sunday for the last time in her 11-year tenure as the college’s 439 seniors flipped their tassels and became graduates.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Officials hushed up sinking of WWII ship with Maine servicemen aboard

by Steve Sherlock May 28, 2023May 29, 2023

Ronaldo Anctil and more than 1,000 other Americans died when the HMT Rohna was struck by Germany’s new radio-guided missile, and the attack was classified to protect morale.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Wardens concerned after woman took a baby raccoon to an Auburn pet store — where it was kissed and cuddled

by Mark LaFlamme May 25, 2023May 26, 2023

Wardens on Thursday were seeking information about a woman who took a juvenile raccoon into an Auburn pet store, where the animal was said to have been kissed by a few in the store.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport facing turbulent times

by Christopher Wheelock and Andrew Rice May 21, 2023May 20, 2023

City leaders say poor management and oversight issues at the airport have led to serious financial woes dating back nearly a decade, worsened by Elite Airways’ insolvency.