The City Council Tuesday made permanent a temporary measure passed in February limiting city employees’ involvement with federal immigration enforcement agents.
Joe Charpentier
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Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
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Lewiston, Maine Resiliency Center to assess mass shooting victims’ ongoing needs
‘The needs of those who are impacted are vast,’ said the director of the center, which was formed after the shootings in Lewiston in 2023.
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Lewiston’s $1.4M guarantee for Colisée sale hits road bump
Concerns over financial details and unanswered questions delayed a City Council vote on the proposed Milltown Sports deal.
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First look at Lewiston’s next city budget shows nearly 9% increase
The early plan, which includes county and debt spending, comes amid rising costs and lower revenues.
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Lewiston-area drivers react to rising prices at the gas pump
Gas prices rose sharply this week after attacks on Iran rattled markets.
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Lewiston nonprofit returns shooting relief money as national group sets up new fund
The Root Cellar will donate more than $65,000 to VictimsFirst, matching funds it received after the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shootings.
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Lewiston poised to permanently limit city cooperation with ICE
Councilors supporting the measure said it was needed because a new state law taking effect this summer applies only to law enforcement.
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Lewiston bans rent increases on mobile home lots for 6 months
City councilors approved a moratorium Tuesday that freezes increases while the city determines if future action is necessary.
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Lewiston council supports sale of The Colisée pending a final review
Lewiston councilors voted to support Milltown Sports’ $4.9 million purchase of The Colisée, but wants to see the final agreement before guaranteeing to back a $1.4 million promise.
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Lewiston council delays action on ongoing needs of Oct. 25 shooting victims
Councilors will hear from the Maine Resiliency Center this month on how it could help assess the ongoing needs of those impacted by the mass shooting.