Lewiston Housing says construction on a senior housing project at the former Martel School site is scheduled to begin this summer. Talks about turning the school into housing began in 2019.
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Posted inCommunity Sports, Sports
YMCA Biddy Basketball Divisional Awards
The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston’s Biddy Basketball program announces their Team Awards, Most Improved Player Awards, and Divisional Sportsmanship Awards. Rookie Division (Grades 1-2) Team Awards — Auburn Family Dental: Cooper Harger; Ford’s Carpentry: Zyanah Kelly; Gee & Bee Sporting Goods: Marcus Santamaria; Happy Haven: Alice Lamp; Lydia Media: Isaac Sullivan; The Dance Center: Elijah Jeselskis. […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Federal funding cuts a threat to 21st Century program at Lewiston schools
The program has supported students for more than a decade with academic tutoring and enrichment opportunities.
Posted inEncore
Lewiston theater’s ‘Halfway There’ goes the distance with depth, humor
The Public Theatre’s production about four friends in a small Nova Scotia town is ‘laugh-out-loud funny’ while delivering a message of hope and perseverance.
Posted inConnections
Auburn library to host 2nd annual Schuler silent art auction
All proceeds from the event benefit library programs and services.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News
Body found in Lewiston bog still shrouded in mystery
In this otherwise pristine wilderness, bits of bright yellow crime scene tape assault the eyes and whisper of something terrible that has has happened here, Mark LaFlamme writes.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston approves final financing piece for 104-unit DeWitt development
Construction, including the demolition of the former Sun Journal building on the corner of Park and Pine streets, is slated to begin in April.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Social Security workers, union say staffing cuts would gut the agency
They warn that it is already understaffed and that further cuts, including the possible closure of the Presque Isle office, could lead to major disruptions for 355,000 older and disabled Mainers.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Twin Cities Swim Team pausing activities due to financial strain
Auburn-Lewiston YMCA CEO says the halt of practices and competitions for the area’s only swim club — which is a feeder for the high school teams — is temporary.