Ten families are moving from the shelter at Portland Expo to apartments in Lewiston as they await approval of their applications for asylum in the United States. While they know there are still difficulties for them ahead, they look forward to getting work permits and settling into their new lives.
Lindsay Tice
Lindsay Tice began as the Sun Journal's education reporter in 2001. Today, she covers health care, pets and RSU 4, as well as breaking news, investigative stories and long-form features. She was named Maine Journalist of the Year for 2012-13. When she's not working, Lindsay enjoys reading, kayaking and traveling — particularly to Universal Studios in Orlando or Space Camp in Alabama (where she's been a camper twice as an adult.) She graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a degree in creative writing.
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Query: What’s your favorite lunch deal?
Everybody knows at least one amazing lunch deal. Maybe it’s a $3.99 lobster roll with real lobster. (Yes, we know where.) Or a $6.99 Italian sandwich combo with a mountain of homemade onion rings and a drink. (Ditto.) Maybe it’s cheap, wonderful pizza slices or a sandwich big enough for three meals or a fresh […]
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Posted inMaine, River Valley
Rumford man in opossum case dies after hit by car
Erik Matthews, 32, was hit by a car in Windham on July 20, a few days after he received a summons for animal cruelty. He died Sunday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Council offers little explanation for election irregularities in Mechanic Falls
It remains unclear who knew about an election error, when they knew it and why the situation was not made public sooner.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Is no experience no problem in Mechanic Falls?
The Town Council has a recent history of hiring leaders without municipal experience.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Election irregularities surface in Mechanic Falls
Amid town manager turmoil, email says council seat should not have been up for grabs in 2018.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
A wild life at Misfits Rehab
Animal Tales: Jennifer Marchigiani has spent 17 years caring for injured and orphaned wild animals.
Posted inOxford Hills
Rumford man summonsed in opossum case
Erik Matthews is accused of cutting off the animal’s tail and leaving it for dead.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Smoking materials may have started Monday night’s fire in Auburn
One man was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Poland day care gets offers of help with $13,000 bus stop sign
Jan Jordan calls the outpouring “heartwarming and humbling.”