February 2022 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Bills to advance, constrain tribal land rights presented to state lawmakers

by Colin Woodard February 28, 2022March 1, 2022

Tribes support bill to create process for tribal access to state-owned sacred areas, reject bill constraining where they can acquire new trust lands

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston School Committee votes for masks optional

by Vanessa Paolella February 28, 2022March 1, 2022

The 7-2 decision will be effective on March 14 barring changes by the superintendent.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn hosting public meeting on Lake Auburn watershed updates

by Andrew Rice February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

The informational meeting is the latest in Auburn’s multi-pronged effort to update zoning ordinances, which have been met with some resistance from residents concerned with development.

Business, Noteworthy

Hue, Miale among Gorman foundation’s 2022 class of fellows

February 28, 2022

PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced the fourth class of its fellowship, a group of 10 exceptional nonprofit and government leaders from across Maine. The fellowship is designed to strengthen the capacity of leaders and organizations to make changes that can improve the lives of vulnerable Maine people. Among that group are […]

Business, Noteworthy

L’Italien receives Century 21 service award

February 28, 2022

LEWISTON — Century 21 sales affiliate Roy L’Italien has received the company’s 2021 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, according to a news release from Century 21. The award “is an integral part of our brand’s commitment to excellence and recognizes Roy’s dedication to making each and every client interaction a positive one,” said Michael Miedler, […]

Sports

MLB extends deadline to salvage openers to 5 p.m.

by Ronald Blum Associated Press February 28, 2022March 1, 2022

Owners and players will meet again today after a marathon of bargaining sessions on Monday.

Business, Noteworthy

Lewiston-Auburn 911 hires new director

February 28, 2022

AUBURN — The Lewiston-Auburn 911 Emergency Communications Center Committee recently selected Timothy Hall as the center’s new director. Committee Chairman Jason Moen, chief of the Auburn Police Department, noted in a news release that Hall’s experience, training and performance as the center’s operations manager were major factors in the committee’s decision to choose Hall: “Tim’s […]

Business, Noteworthy

Paris Utility District employee named operator of year

February 28, 2022

PARIS — Paris Utility District employee Louise Grant received the 2021 Environmental Protection Agency Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator of the Year Award for Maine in January. The award was established to recognize employees of publicly-owned wastewater treatment plants for their commitment to improving water quality with outstanding plant operations and maintenance, according to a […]