Already burdened food pantries could see an uptick in need if food stamp benefits are not issued in November.
Kendra Caruso
Staff Writer
Kendra Caruso is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering education and health. She graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in journalism in 2019 and started working for the Sun Journal in 2023.
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Lisbon voters elect 4 new councilors
Three of the new councilors ran together on a platform to change city governance.
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Dempsey Center interim CEO given permanant role
Brandon Hotham held the interim position since Cara Valentino left at the beginning of the year.
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Auburn council hears details about syringe exchange programs
The City Council placed a moratorium on new programs as it considers an ordinance.
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LA Arts is unveiling its sculpture commemorating lives lost in Lewiston mass shooting
The sculpture features many individual art pieces created by dozens of community members over the past roughly two years.
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Lisbon woman repurposes Little Library box into Little Snack Pantry box in Graziano Square
With federal workers not getting paid and the fate of SNAP benefits for recipients unclear, one woman came up with a way to help address the increased number of food-insecure people in her community.
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Lisbon names acting town manager as first step in long-term leadership plan
Sarah Bennett, the assistant town manager, will take the reins as part of a plan to eventually hire an experienced town manager.
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Lisbon Town Council candidates face off at forum
Four of the nine candidates seeking four seats have formed a slate and hope that voters will elect them to enact initiatives they have in mind, including returning to an open town meeting.
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New LA Arts sculpture commemorates those lost to Lewiston mass shooting
The community art project was designed to help people process their grief.
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Bowling, billiard balls become art in honor of Lewiston shooting victims
The items were recovered from the 2 locations of the mass shooting, which took place two years ago Saturday.