The first ever Lewiston-Auburn Riverfest kicks off Friday, July 23, and runs through the weekend. Enjoy a rowing regatta, a river race, live music and much more. All the events are centered around the Androscoggin River. There will also be kayaks and small boats to try out as well as safety courses available. More info …
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Team USA to Wear Shoes Made by Lewiston Company at Olympics Opening Ceremonies
When you watch an Olympic athlete, the first thing you notice usually isn’t their feet. Well, you just might want to keep an out during Friday’s Opening Ceremonies in Tokyo. According to News Center Maine, Team USA will be wearing shoes made by Rancourt & Co., a Lewiston company, during the 2020 Olympics opening ceremony. …
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Winslow Man Arrested for Drunk Driving + Crash that Seriously Injured Driver
According to the Maine State Police, Seth Tozier, 33, of Winslow was traveling southbound last night, July 21, when he rear-ended a vehicle in front of him. Tozier’s car left the road and came to a stop in the trees on the left-hand side of the road. The vehicle Tozier hit was a pickup truck …
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Senate Republicans block vote to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a procedural vote to advance a massive bipartisan infrastructure bill, saying it is premature to do so while negotiators are still ironing out its details. The infrastructure bill, ultimately expected to be worth $600 billion, has been a key priority of President Joe Biden. GOP senators blocked consideration of the …
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vetoes two GOP recommendations for Jan. 6 committee
On Wednesday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi vetoed two choices to serve on the committee set to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Reps. Jim Banks on Indiana and Jim Jordan of Ohio, chosen by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, were rejected by Pelosi to sit on the panel, which will …
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First trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘The Last Duel’ is released featuring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck
The first trailer for Ridley Scott’s period drama “The Last Duel” has been released, featuring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck. The Last Duel is based on the book by Eric Jager, and has Affleck portraying King Charles VI and Damon as knight Jean de Carrouges, who must settle a dispute with …
Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein pleads not-guilty to 11 counts in Los Angeles Court
Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. The 69-year-old was brought into court in a wheelchair by sheriff’s deputies, wearing a brown jail jumpsuit and face mask. Attorney Mark Werksman entered the plea one day after Weinstein was extradited to …
Cocaine Disguised as Cake Seized in Gardiner
Maine Drug Enforcement Agents, along with local law enforcement partners, made two arrests and seized a total of more than four pounds of cocaine from a car on I-295 in Gardiner. Agents believe the drugs were being transported into Maine to be distributed throughout Kennebec and Somerset Counties. Chelsy Cochran, 33, of Winslow and John …
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Muffin Recall Because of Listeria Concern
Give and Go Prepared Foods has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of certain muffin products due to the potential of being contaminated with Listeria. The 26 various muffin varieties involved are sold at stores including 7-Eleven, Walmart and Sam’s Clubs. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, …
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Contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 making up 83% of new coronavirus cases
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director, said on Tuesday that the more contagious delta variant of COVID-19 now makes up 83% of sequenced samples in the United States. Walensky said in a Senate committee hearing: “This is a dramatic increase, up from 50% for the week of July 3.” Health …
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