Lewiston’s 2022-24 elected officials take office on Jan. 3, and they seek public input regarding strategic initiatives during their tenure. Officials plan to discuss input they’ve received at an upcoming strategic initiatives planning session. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Dec. 28. To submit comments, visit lewistonmaine.gov/input or download a hard copy form at lewistonmaine.gov/inputform. […]
2021
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Susan Brickson: Pedestrians, not just drivers, must be vigilant about safety
Reading the article about Maine having another deadly year for pedestrians (“Maine on track for another deadly year for pedestrians,” Dec. 15), I was dismayed that although the author mentioned that drivers must be more vigilant, there was nothing about pedestrians doing so. I believe that it really needs to be stressed that people need […]
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farmington university holiday Giving Tree marks 15th year
FARMINGTON — The University Store on the University of Maine at Farmington campus is abuzz with the holiday spirit, as members of the campus and community aim to make sure there is something under the tree for everyone. In its 15th year, the annual Giving Tree features a small tree decorated with tags expressing the […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: The swarm war future?
The U.S. Army and Navy know enemy robot swarms are a threat. They are developing high-powered “microwave cannons” that can burn drone “brains” and protect armored units and Navy ships from swarm attack.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Biden acknowledges his $2 trillion package is stalled, but vows it will pass
The president issued a statement Thursday evening as it became increasingly apparent that Democratic senators would not meet their Christmas deadline, largely because of unyielding opposition by Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Short-handed Bruins fall to Islanders, 3-1
Boston adds four more players to the COVID-19 list, for a total of seven, and suffers its second straight loss.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Ransomware attack on global company impacts major Maine employers
MaineHealth and Hannaford say they use timekeeping services provided by Kronos but not its payroll software.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Wave of TikTok threats puts Maine schools on high alert
Schools in central and southern Maine expected to be on high alert Friday following threats warning of violence.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools closed Friday due to middle school threat; suspect identified
It’s the fourth hint at violence in area schools in the past week.