The newly signed law adds caps on federal graduate student loans, expands Pell grants to cover workforce training and changes the college endowment tax, potentially giving millions in relief to small Maine colleges.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Accused Lewiston dine and dasher sentenced to one day in jail
According to Androscoggin County Jail records, Devin Skehan was set to be released from the jail Wednesday afternoon after he was sentenced to one day with time served.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
A bird’s-eye view as Lewiston’s Wedgewood housing development nears completion
The multi-unit apartment complex in downtown Lewiston nears completion.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Things to Do
Lisbon’s Moxie festival this weekend to feature national chugger, luau theme
Chugger ‘Badlands’ Booker, a giant parade, music, fireworks and food are a few sips of the 3-day Moxie-fueled fun planned, organizers say.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston Auburn chamber CEO Shanna Cox stepping down next year to run for office
‘I plan to run for elected office. I live in this region and I hope to run for something in the state,’ Cox told the Sun Journal.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Boys Game of the Year
A late-night hockey game and the upset of the year highlight the list.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest man accused of dine and dashing at Lewiston restaurant
Devin Skehan, 24, was charged with theft of services shortly before 10 p.m. after reportedly eating at the Gridiron Restaurant and trying to leave without paying.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Get out to check the Bates Dance Festival and Main St. Day in Norway
Things to do this week in the area.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston residents decry violence, crime in mayor’s ‘listening session’
One man told the mayor that for the first time since moving to Lewiston in 1974, he was thinking of getting out. There’s too much danger in the city these days, he said.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Few turn out for public hearing on CMMC’s acquisition
The public has until Aug. 7 to submit written comments on the move by Prime Healthcare Foundation of California to take over the Lewiston hospital.