When I was drafted and served (unlike draft-dodging Donald Trump), we lived by the rule: if it’s working, improve it or leave it alone. Trump and his billionaire cronies have modified it: if it’s working, break it. We have seen USAID dismantled and people are dying, but that doesn’t matter, since they are in countries […]
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Lewiston police, schools reach out on gun violence
At two meetings last month, officials asked parents for help in addressing gun violence.
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Lewiston’s gun violence programs take different approaches
The city has to be efficient in how it uses limited resources, police say.
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Lewiston police contend with gun violence, and a frustrated public
As police take steps to address the increase in shootings, residents are anxious for results.
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Lewiston hopes to avoid large property tax increase
Lewiston’s initial budget outlook would result in a $1.81 increase to the property tax rate. Officials are hoping to pare that down over the coming weeks.
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Lewiston man charged with starting one of three suspicious fires overnight
Jason Hunter, 40, was charged with arson related to a car fire early in the morning Wednesday on Lincoln Street.
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Lewiston man sentenced for defrauding pandemic business loan program
Shahied Golden, 30, misused the funds from the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Muslim holy days should be state holidays, Lewiston lawmaker says
Rep. Mana Abdi, D-Lewiston, is pushing for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to join Christmas, Thanksgiving and others on the state calendar of holidays.
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Maine Moose 12U team wins state championship
AUBURN — The Maine Moose 12U Tier II hockey team has been crowned the 2024-2025 Maine Amateur Hockey Association State Champions after defeating the Maine Gladiators at Norway Savings Bank Arena on Sunday. The Moose will represent Maine at the New England regionals, which will also occur at Norway Savings Bank Arena this weekend.