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Two Lewiston 12-year-olds deny arson charges in court appearances
LEWISTON, Maine — The two 12-year-old boys held in connection with two separate fires denied charges of arson in court Monday. Brody Covey is charged in connection with the April 29 fire on Bates and Pine streets. Abdi Ibrahim is charged in connection with the May 3 fire on Pierce ...
After fires, community plans Lewiston Strong gathering in Kennedy Park
LEWISTON — To promote unity and healing and to offer thanks to first responders who kept the city safe after three recent major downtown fires, a community gathering will be held Tuesday afternoon in Kennedy Park. The event is called Lewiston Strong — Fire Response: Lewiston Unites. It will be ...
How to help Lewiston fire victims
Donate money — Volunteermaine.org is accepting financial donations, which will be distributed to Lewiston fire victims through the United Way of Androscoggin County. To donate, go to volunteermaine.org and click on the link for the Lewiston Fire Relief Fund. Or, send contributions directly to the United Way, 66 Ash St., ...
Two more charged in Lewiston man’s death
AUBURN, Maine — Two more men have been charged in connection with the death of a Lewiston man in Greene last month. Nathan Morton was arraigned Thursday morning in Androscoggin Superior Court on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and hindering apprehension or prosecution in the death of 20-year-old ...
Grand jury indicts Lewiston man accused of stabbing wife
LEWISTON, Maine — A grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Blake Street man on charges that he stabbed his estranged wife in her driveway last month with the intent to kill her. Deng Mirac, 42, of 158 Blake St., was indicted on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and violating ...
LePage doubts state money available to help Lewiston fire victims
LEWISTON, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage counseled city residents fearful after a week of dangerous fires to keep calm and carry on. “You take one step at a time, and move forward,” LePage said Tuesday during a visit to the city. “These are disaster times and you do the best ...
Mexico man assaulted after asking young males to quiet down, police say
By Matthew Daigle, Sun Journal on May 07, 2013, at 5:59 a.m.
MEXICO, Maine — A Main Street resident was assaulted Thursday night by several young males after he asked them to quiet down, according to Lt. Roy Hodsdon of the Mexico Police Department. Hodsdon said Mexico police received a call from the 45-year-old Main Street resident at 11:17 p.m. who said ...
Two juveniles make initial appearances in separate Lewiston arson cases
LEWISTON, Maine — The aunt of a 12-year-old local boy charged with three counts of arson said Monday she doesn’t think her nephew committed the arsons. “I don’t really think he could have,” Ami Reilly said at 8th District Court. “I don’t see Brody [Covey] as that type of child.” ...
Gov. LePage to tour Lewiston fire damage Tuesday
LEWISTON, Maine — Gov. LePage is coming to Lewiston Tuesday to see the damage from three fires that left nearly 200 people homeless in the last week. Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald will accompany the governor on his tour, which starts at 8:30 a.m. at Lewiston City Hall. “I am committed ...
How to help victims of Lewiston fires
Donate goods • The Salvation Army is accepting drop-offs of donated goods at Republic Jewelry & Collectibles, 212 Center St., Auburn • The Salvation Army is also accepting nonperishable items at its facility at 67 Park St., Lewiston • Papa John’s pizza at 850 Lisbon St. in Lewiston is offering ...
Third Lewiston fire destroys two buildings, damages another
LEWISTON, Maine — Fire destroyed two vacant Bartlett Street buildings that were being remodeled on Monday morning and damaged a third apartment building on Horton Street. It was the third major fire in a week in Lewiston’s downtown. Firefighters were called at 2:46 a.m. and arrived to find the backs ...
County native to become pastor of Calais church
Bishop Richard Malone, apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Portland, has announced priest assignments to take place in June, July and August. Father Robert Lupo, parochial vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Norway, has been appointed pastor of St. Kateri ...
Four apartment buildings burn in Lewiston
By Mark LaFlamme, Sun Journal on May 03, 2013, at 11:04 p.m.
LEWISTON, Maine — Four apartment houses and a garage were burning late Friday night after a fast-moving fire rousted dozens from their homes. At about 10:15 p.m., a garage behind 149 Bartlett St. went up in flames. Within minutes, the apartment house itself was burning and flames were jumping to ...
Donations pouring in for 75 left homeless after massive Lewiston fire
LEWISTON, Maine — Before Monday’s fire was even out, friends, family and helpful strangers were calling for donations to help victims and arranging drop sites for clothes, toys, diapers and other items. The call was quickly answered through Facebook, as people offered children’s clothes, furniture, bedding, strollers, car seats and ...
Fast-moving woods fire burns 20 acres in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine — Firefighters, many of whom were fighting massive apartment building fires downtown Monday night, went to a fast-moving, 20-acre brush fire off College Road on Tuesday. The fire along power lines near Bowdoin Drive was reported about 1:15 p.m. Crews from 11 departments assisted, including Auburn, Litchfield, Gardiner, ...
Fire officials start investigation of massive Lewiston fire
LEWISTON, Maine — Firefighters from Auburn and Lewiston stayed overnight at the Blake Street fire scene, watching for hot spots and keeping onlookers away from three brittle apartment buildings destroyed by fire Monday evening. By 10 a.m., contractors had arrived to take down two of the buildings — on Blake ...
LePage wants Mainers to ‘break wind together’
Gov. Paul LePage was a speaker Monday at the Governors Panel at the America’s Small Business Summit 2013 in Washington. LePage, Gov. Tom Corbett of Pennsylvania and Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin discussed the release of the 2013 Enterprising States study. LePage blamed wind power for Maine having the 10th highest ...
Lisbon High School graduate dies in Florida hit and run
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Lisbon High School graduate serving in the Navy in Florida was killed in an automobile accident Sunday morning. According to WEAR TV in Florida, Robert Michael Hall Roy was traveling on Interstate 10 near his home in Pace at 3 a.m. when the Dodge Charger he ...
Fire destroys three buildings in downtown Lewiston, leaving 75 homeless
LEWISTON, Maine — Three multistory apartment buildings in the downtown area were destroyed in a fire late Monday afternoon that left 75 people homeless but caused no apparent injuries, officials said. The fire started in a condemned three-story building at 105 Blake St. just before 4:30 p.m. and spread to ...
Business plans to announce 150 new jobs for downtown Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine — Local leaders are planning to announce a business expansion on Lisbon Street that will add as many as 150 jobs. Lincoln Jeffers, director of economic and community development for Lewiston, issued a statement Monday about the news conference planned for 11:45 a.m. Thursday in the Armand A. ...
Nichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearance
LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of “censorship”
Lincoln’s Coffee Pot Cafe shuts its doors
Maine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possession
Anonymous investor puts $3 million into MOOMilk
Guest Post: “I’m about ready to name my daughter Revolution.”
Rep. Diane Russell’s fool’s errand
Help Maine charter schools succeed before adding more
Bucksport’s Wood enjoying the professional cage in MMA bouts
Tommy Lawrence pitches UMaine baseball to victory in first America East tournament game
Garcia sorry after ‘stupid’ Woods fried chicken jibe
Live updates: UMaine baseball vs. Stony Brook at America East Championship
Messalonskee’s Dexter, South Portland’s Richards key first-year contributors for USM baseball team
Maine School of Science and Mathematics alumni drawn to give back to magnet school
Federal agencies eye return to restored historic Custom House in Portland
It’s hard to keep secrets from a friend who is clairvoyant
New York City rumble showcases Maine’s lobster roll dominance