Steven H. Downs is on trial for the 1993 murder and sexual assault of a woman in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Lewiston’s Rancourt & Co. makes third Olympic appearance
The Lewiston shoemakers are part of Ralph Lauren’s official Team USA ceremony uniform for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, this time with red and white leather boots.
Lewiston School Committee approves Narcan training for staff
The drug, which is used to treat opioid overdoses, would be available to treat students, staff and community members in need.
Auburn man’s roommate says Downs had gun at time of 1993 murder
College roommate of Steven H. Downs testifies Downs owned two guns at school in Fairbanks, Alaska, when a woman was murdered on campus.
Bill looks to eliminate ‘loophole’ that allows spreading sewage sludge
Officials from the Lewiston Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority and the Portland Water District testified against the proposal.
Alaska investigators said they struggled to find witnesses in 1993 campus slaying
Friday marked the fifth day of the trial of Steven H. Downs, 47, of Auburn.
Lewiston Public Works, police come to aid of man with severed arm
Witnesses said that shortly after 9 a.m., a man was seen stumbling along Maple Street carrying his severed arm, which had been cut off near the shoulder.
Witness describes suspect in Alaska cold case slaying
An Auburn man is on trial for the sexual assault and murder of an Alaskan woman in 1993.
Witness says she heard sound like ‘firecrackers’ when Alaskan woman was killed
An Auburn man faces murder and sexual assault charges at his trial in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Survivors, supporters of anti-human trafficking groups brave cold to share their voice
Hundreds of people are trafficked for labor or sex each year in Maine, say organizers of Tuesday’s vigil in Auburn who hope to shed light on the statewide problem and rally community support for the victims.