Shame on Rep. Laurel Libby. How dare she use the power of her position to publicly bully a trans teenager in our state? Libby is a state representative in the district where we live, and she barely won the last election. Her unkindness and lack of empathy should stop her political career now. In response […]
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Renee Cote: Golden needs to oppose Trump’s policies
In news reports from around the country, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has been quoted as saying his office has been inundated by calls in recent days about Elon Musk, not President Trump: “My constituents, and a majority of this country, put Trump in the White House, not this unelected, weirdo billionaire.” Golden, like his mentor […]
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Jane Costlow: Trump tramples on liberties protected at Iwo Jima
In Feb. 19’s Sun Journal the cartoon by Dave Grunlund is of the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima. It’s an image that has become synonymous with the extraordinary sacrifice and determination of American servicemen in World War II, a war we fought with allies to defeat the murderous, imperial ambitions of both Germany […]
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Community tree steward to offer orchard care workshops at Lewiston-Auburn schools
Sean O’Connell is on a mission to teach L-A youth and adults about trees and orchard maintenance.
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Lewiston youth soccer team to join national league academy
The newly formed Neighborhood Talent youth soccer team is joining the United Premier Soccer League Academy Division this spring. The team will hold a game Saturday night at Ingersoll Arena in Auburn.
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Auburn-based women’s group gives gift to Safe Voices
100+ Women Who Care Androscoggin is a collaboration of local women who seek to invest in the community by pooling their donations for the greatest impact.
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University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students
Students are recognized for academic achievement for the fall 2024.
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Lewiston to participate in summer food service program
LEWISTON — The Lewiston School Nutrition Program is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided at no charge to children up to 18 years old attending school. Meals are the same for all children who are attending summer programs at the end of the school year during summer months throughout the […]
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Auburn club continues lecture series March 3
“Predator and Prey Relationship” will be the topic.
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Justin Jackson: Rep. Libby abused her office in sharing student’s photo
I live all the way across the country in Astoria, Oregon. I’m writing because someone shared a post from Rep. Laurel Libby, who had shared a recent photo of a high school student on Facebook. This student is trans. Libby identified a high school student and exposed them to hate online. I came across it […]