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Cyclists in Lewiston-Auburn pedal silently for safer roads

by Emily Bontatibus May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

The Ride of Silence wound through the Twin Cities on Wednesday night, honoring cyclists killed on the road, and seeking change.

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Canton Wok customers lament loss of Lewiston restaurant, owner’s arrest

by Mark LaFlamme May 22, 2025May 23, 2025

The arrest by federal immigration authorities of Xing Feng Dong has generated a lot of heated discussion, with longtime customers worried about his fate.

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Lewiston 4-year-old was shot with stepfather’s handgun, police say

by Mark LaFlamme May 21, 2025May 22, 2025

The gun was registered to Robert McCoy, 36, who lives with the child and his mother at 93 Pierce St., police said. It was the only firearm found at the scene.

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Former Lewiston church to become ‘dynamic new brewery,’ event space

by Andrew Rice May 21, 2025May 22, 2025

The City Council on Tuesday approved a loan to support Democracy Brewing’s $3.7 million project at the former St. Joseph’s church.

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Lewiston Chinese restaurant closed, owner in ICE custody

by Mark LaFlamme May 21, 2025May 23, 2025

According to federal records, Xing Feng Dong, 46, was being held at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Bates College Museum of Art hires a new director

by Megan Gray May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Carrie Cushman will come to Maine from Connecticut, starting her job in August.

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Vigil held for 4-year-old who died of a gunshot wound Saturday

by Mark LaFlamme May 20, 2025May 21, 2025

At the corner of Pierce and Walnut streets, dozens stood with candles in hand to pay respect to Jasper Kyle Smith, who died inside his home early Saturday.