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Garage completely destroyed in Lewiston fire
Jul. 26—A garage destroyed by a fire is seen Friday afternoon on Fair Street in Lewiston. The fire, which remains under investigation late Friday, had swept from the garage toward the single-story home, causing moderate damage at the rear of the house, according to officials. The family of four who lives in the home escaped with their pets and there were no injuries. Officials said the family ...
Car crashes into porch in Auburn
Jul. 24—AUBURN — A car crashed into a porch Tuesday morning on Third Street, according to police. A utility truck was traveling south on Third Street and making a left turn onto Roak Street at about 10:41 a.m., Lt. Anthony Harrington said. At the same time, a 2005 Honda Accord driven by Juan Toaquiza Ugsha, 29, of Lewiston was traveling north on Third Street — exceeding the speed limit — and ...
Pittston man sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accessing child pornography
Jul. 24—BANGOR — A Pittston man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court for accessing child pornography with the intent to view it. Robert Brandt, 39, will serve 18 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker also ordered him to pay $18,000 in restitution. Brandt pleaded guilty in January. Court records say that Brandt accessed ...
Harriman architects finalizing design plans for Sheriff's Office on Center Street
Jul. 23—AUBURN — Plans for the new Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office on Center Street include two additions to the former car dealership building and new features, including an indoor firing range. The Androscoggin County commissioners received their first look at the proposal during a presentation by architect William Gatchell from the Auburn design firm Harriman at last week's meeting. ...
Sea Dogs lose series opener against Patriots
Jul. 23—Grant Richardson went 3 for 4, including a two-run home run, and drove in three runs as the Somserset Patriots beat the Portland Sea Dogs, 7-5, in an Eastern League game Tuesday night in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. Portland's Kristian Campbell went 1 for 5, extending his hitting streak to 13 games with an RBI double in the top of the second. Roman Anthony added a two-run double ...
Soboleski announces bid for House District 73 seat
Jul. 23—PHILLIPS — Incumbent Mike Soboleski is seeking reelection to House District 73, having been chosen during a Republican caucus on July 17. Soboleski had thrown his hat in the 2nd Congressional District race, but lost to Rep. Austin Theriault in the Republican primary held in June. Days after that primary, Kevin Lee Scott withdrew his bid for the House District 73 seat. Republicans then ...
New Hampshire native to acquire ECHL's Maine Mariners
Jul. 23—The Maine Mariners are poised to operate under new ownership in the 2024-25 season. The team announced Tuesday that Dexter Paine of North Conway, New Hampshire, reached an agreement to purchase the East Coast Hockey League franchise from Comcast Spectacor. Terms of the agreement, which still needs approval from the ECHL Board of Governors, were not disclosed. Paine, who is co-founder ...
CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash
Jul. 23—The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have loosened new rules for bringing dogs into the United States, dropping a mandate that all dogs' rabies vaccination records be certified by a USDA-accredited veterinarian. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-2nd District, who said the rules threaten a dog sledding race important to northern Maine's economy, is calling for a ...
Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white
Jul. 22—The towns of Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth confirmed Monday that the shark spotted recently near Richmond Island was a great white. Daryen Granata, the harbormaster of the two Greater Portland communities, identified the shark after viewing two videos and sending them to multiple experts. He said the footage likely showed the same creature, not two different sharks. One video was ...
Auburn, Lewiston motorists should expect 'significant' traffic delays Wednesday
Jul. 21—AUBURN — Motorists should expect lengthy traffic delays Wednesday in many parts of Auburn and Lewiston, according to officials. Liz Allen, director of communications for the city of Auburn, said the first of four large transformers is scheduled to be moved Wednesday through Auburn and into Lewiston. The effort to move the transformer is expected to begin at 8 a.m. In Auburn, the ...
Lewiston firefighters put out College Street garage fire
Jul. 20—LEWISTON — Fire crews were dispatched Saturday afternoon to College Street for reports of a fire, according to officials. City spokesperson Angelynne Amores said Lewiston fire crews extinguished a small fire in a detached garage just after 3:34 p.m. at 932 College St. The garage is believed to be a total loss and the home suffered heat damage. Crews were being released from the scene ...
Amid calls for national unity, Maine voters range from worried to hopeful
Jul. 20—Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump last weekend, leaders from both political parties have expressed concern about political violence and a divided nation leading into the presidential election. Both candidates have called for unity in these turbulent times. The Press Herald interviewed a diverse group of southern Mainers to hear their thoughts about ...
Watch: The high school football Lobster Bowl
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Charges expected in Auburn crash that sent a woman to the hospital
Jul. 16—AUBURN — Police said criminal charges are expected after a 77-year-old woman sustained serious injuries in a Tuesday morning crash on Washington Street. Police said in a Facebook post that Carole Bennett, 77, of Lewiston was attempting to cross Washington Street into the northbound lane in her 2014 Ford Escape at 5:56 a.m. when she entered the path of a 2021 Hyundai Elantra driven by ...
Portion of Farwell Street in Lewiston to close all day Wednesday
Jul. 16—LEWISTON — City officials announced the closure of a section of Farwell Street on Wednesday for utility work. The closure will start at 7 a.m. between Sabattus and Charles streets. Local traffic entering that section can do so from the Sabattus Street end. The area between Charles and Webster streets will open to alternating one-lane traffic. Copy the Story Link Charges expected in ...
Animals reported in burning barn in Peru
Jul. 15—PERU — Firefighters responded Friday to a fully involved barn fire on Ada Avenue. Early reports indicate there were animals inside the barn. The fire was threatening a home nearby. It was first reported shortly before noon. Copy the Story Link Dixfield and Wilton to purchase new mini-pumper for East Dixfield Fire Department Peru home, barn, workshop destroyed by fire; two people ...
Lewiston police investigating death of teen found in roadway
Jul. 15—LEWISTON — Police are investigating the death of a local teen found in the road on Rideout Avenue on Sunday night. According to a statement from the Maine State Police, about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Lewiston Police received a 911 call reporting shots fired at 77 Rideout Ave. When they arrived, they found a deceased teen in the road. He was later identified as 17-year-old Sahal Muridi of ...
Man suffers medical event, dies after jumping into Moose Pond in Denmark
Jul. 15—DENMARK — An 80-year-old man died Sunday at Moose Pond after suffering a medical event, the Warden Service announced. At 4:15 p.m., deputies from the Oxford County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a man struggling in the water a significant distance offshore near 30 Lochmont Drive, according to a statement from the Oxford County Sheriff's Office. When authorities arrived, they ...
Former Colby College hockey player lends her expertise to 'Inside Out 2'
Jul. 15—In her job at Pixar, Tracey Roberts brings drawings of characters to life by virtually sculpting their forms and defining their range of motion. But when filmmakers needed someone with hockey expertise to help with "Inside Out 2," the former Colby College athlete found herself in a different role. Released in June and still playing in theaters, "Inside Out 2" reintroduces viewers to ...
Roux Institute students help Maine's air ambulance service respond to emergencies faster
Jul. 15—A LifeFlight crew gets a helicopter ready for flight at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport on July 8. The air ambulance service recently partnered with data analytics students at the Roux Institute to find ways to reduce the time it takes to get off the ground. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer When LifeFlight of Maine gets a call, someone is usually having a ...
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