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Auburn officials pitch modular housing units to address homelessness

by Andrew Rice October 17, 2022October 18, 2022

The proposal would bring 24 “Pallet boxes” to either Lewiston or Auburn for the winter.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Suspended Rumford lawyer appeals to state’s highest court

by Christopher Williams October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

Seth Carey, a one-time candidate for district attorney, is seeking reinstatement of law license.

Cops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Nation’s high court declines Lewiston man’s appeal

by Christopher Williams October 13, 2022October 14, 2022

LEWISTON — The nation’s highest court will not take up the appeals of a local man’s two felony convictions on weapons charges from a 2018 trial. The U.S. Supreme Court was asked in July to hear claims that the 14th Amendment rights of Malik B. Hollis, 26, were violated during jury selection when a prosecutor […]

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn and Lewiston police search for suspect in shooting near Walton Elementary School

by Joaquin Contreras October 9, 2022October 10, 2022

Police say they are investigating a shooting that occurred at about 2 a.m. Sunday behind the school at 92 Mary Carroll St. in Auburn.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Shelters not allowed: Auburn pressed to rethink homeless policies

by Andrew Rice October 9, 2022October 9, 2022

After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.

Cops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn man pleads guilty to federal drug charges from 2018 pot raids

by Mark LaFlamme October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Brian Bilodeau, 38, entered his plea in what agents referred to as a drug trafficking organization that was distributing large quantities of marijuana under the guise of Maine’s medical marijuana program.