June 2020 – Page 213 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Lewiston-Auburn, News

PHOTO: Community Concepts volunteer drivers receive car inspection and supplies in Lewiston.

by Russ Dillingham June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Poland officials accept money for tree planting; unable to set Town Meeting date

by Christopher Williams June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

POLAND — Local officials voted Tuesday to accept a state grant for tree planting at the town’s municipal complex. Town Manager Matthew Garside said Wednesday members of the Board of Selectpersons accepted a $4,000 grant under the Canopy Program administered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The money will be used to […]

Lewiston-Auburn

Androscoggin Land Trust, Baxter Brewing to partner with Chamber for 2021 river race

by Matthew Daigle June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

The Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday it would partner with the Androscoggin Land Trust and Baxter Brewing to host the annual Canoe & Kayak River Race next year, to coincide with the Great Falls Brewfest.

Maine, News

Second Black Lives Matter protest draws crowd in Brunswick on Wednesday

by Hannah LaClaire June 3, 2020June 6, 2020

Protesters gathered on the mall in Brunswick to peacefully protest police violence against people of color before marching up Pleasant Street to the police station. The protest is the second in Brunswick and is one of many across the state sparked by the death of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis Police officer last month.

Sports

MLS, players reach deal on new CBA, clearing way for return this summer

by Joe Grant June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

All 26 MLS teams will report to Orlando later this month for a tournament.

Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

Officials told pandemic requires more, or less, spending on schools

by Steve Collins June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

RSU 16 School Board hears pleas pro and con on its proposed 7.6% budget increase that would raise taxes during a tough time.

Lewiston-Auburn

Auburn school committee talks ‘reentry’

by Mark LaFlamme June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

AUBURN — Educators will be reentering local schools on Monday and they’re going about the process with care and caution. School staff, exploring ideas on how to best serve students over the summer and into the fall, are well prepared for their June 8-12 meetings. They’ve got the gloves. They’ve got the masks, the cleansers, […]