Iman Osman, who was indicted on two gun-related charges, said through his attorney he ‘has no plans to step down from public office.’
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering municipal government in Lewiston and Auburn. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017. He lives in Portland with his wife, daughters and dogs. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
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Trump comments instill mix of fear and resilience in Maine’s Somali community
Somali Americans in Maine say the president’s rhetoric places an unfair target on an already vulnerable group.
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Lewiston councilor-elect indicted on gun theft charge
Lewiston School Committee member and City Councilor-elect Iman Osman has been indicted on charges relating to stolen firearms.
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Lewiston considers adding city community health manager
Councilor Tim Gallant, who brought the proposal forward, said a local expert could advise officials on potentially thorny issues, like a recent monthslong debate over needle exchanges.
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Bates College alum wins millions on Netflix ‘Squid Game’ competition
Perla Figuereo, the 2021 student body president, took home a $4.5 million prize earlier this month after winning the second season of ‘Squid Game: The Challenge.’
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Poland special ed teacher Kirsten Johansen makes students feel understood
She’s known throughout the high school as someone who will ‘always listen.’
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Lewiston names Carly Conley as its first female police chief
Conley has been with the department for nearly a quarter-century.
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Lewiston bans parking on section of downtown street known for prostitution
Kevin Boilard, president of the city’s emergency warming center on Horton Street, said the property has become the ‘backdrop of a year-round pattern of men driving through the neighborhood and openly soliciting on our streets.’
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Lewiston to name new police chief Monday
The decision comes after a lengthy and publicly scrutinized search for the new leader of Maine’s second-largest police force.
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Lewiston officials respond to concerns over residency of councilor-elect
Iman Osman’s legal address is a condemned building, but city officials say he meets residency requirements under state law.