City officials are seeking changes to Maine’s juvenile justice system that will keep repeat violent offenders detained while expanding treatment and services for juveniles.
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Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Here’s why Lewiston-Auburn schools are not being gassed by the nation’s high fuel prices
Factors like bidding on fuel, buses that run on propane, and shorter routes are helping soften the impact.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Local man arrested after shots fired in Lewiston
Police said that shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday, multiple people called to report hearing gunshots in the area of Walnut and Shawmut streets.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime
FBI charges convicted Lewiston sex offender with possession of child sexual abuse material
Steven Bragdon, 41, is listed as a lifetime registrant of the Maine Sex Offender Registry.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, Puzzles & Games
Wooden apple mystery solved
If you think you can identify where this week’s Mystery Photo below was taken, contact us at bmail@sunjournal.com or call 207-689-2896 and leave a voicemail with your answer, your name, town and phone number. Correct entries will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card to DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston.
Posted inCommunity, Mark LaFlamme
The Pine Street blues and other depressing stuff | Column
Pining for PineSo, a crucial section of Pine Street in Lewiston was closed this week and you wouldn’t believe what an impact it had on my daily routine. I circle the downtown, hawk-like, on my motorcycle about a hundred times per day and so not being able to use the stretch between Park and Bates […]
Posted inCommunity, Mark LaFlamme
Your guide to pipe smoking, driving etiquette and keeping your pants dry | Column
Mark LaFlamme ponders picking up a pipe and taking credit where credit is due.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, News
Lewiston musical ‘A New Home’ remodeled for fall production
The 20-year-old musical has been updated and had a first reading Friday night at L/A Community Little Theatre in Auburn.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
How Lewiston police pay compares to other Maine cities
Officials say compensation is falling behind other communities, as workload rises, making it harder to attract officers.