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Published
September 21, 2018

Sting operation targets sex trafficking in downtown Lewiston

Instead of jail for women engaging in prostitution, those who coerce or use them are the primary focus of prosecutors.
Published
September 21, 2018

Woman rescued in Lewiston fire was smoking while on oxygen, officials say

The fire started on the couch of her apartment on Shawmut Street, according to a spokesman for the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Published
September 20, 2018

Elderly woman pulled from burning apartment in Lewiston

Firefighters found the woman when they were battling the blaze, and she was taken to the hospital and being treated for smoke inhalation and other possible injuries.
Published
September 19, 2018

One of 2 suspects in Washington County slaying accepts plea deal

Former Lewiston resident Quaneysha Greeley pleads guilty to two felony charges in connection with the death of nursing aide Sally Shaw, who was shot in the head and left alongside a highway Cherryfield.
Published
September 16, 2018

Maine public safety workers honored at Blue Mass in Lewiston basilica

The tradition was revived in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Published
September 11, 2018

Dual ceremonies in Lewiston, Auburn mark 9/11 anniversary

Sen. Angus King and Rep. Bruce Poliquin join other elected officials and fire and police personnel in paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks.
Published
September 11, 2018

Lewiston proposes major changes in field trip policy in response to drowning

Some school committee members say the proposed changes are too extreme.
Published
September 5, 2018

Lisbon man arrested after man stabbed in Lewiston

Meanwhile, a woman is reported to have stabbed herself inside an apartment.
Published
September 4, 2018

Winter is coming; plow drivers are training

Portland had higher-than-usual turnover among plow drivers after last winter, requiring the city to start training earlier than usual.
Published
September 4, 2018

South Paris man gets 4 years for stabbing girlfriend’s estranged husband

Michael Barrucci pleaded guilty to assault for the attack at a Lewiston barbershop in December after counts of attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault were dropped.