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Lewiston to seek alternatives for public restroom

by Andrew Rice May 25, 2022

Elected officials said the price for a standalone unit is too high.

Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

Lewiston school superintendent advises talking about school shootings, how to respond

by Steve Collins May 25, 2022

In a letter addressed Wednesday to the “Lewiston Community,” Superintendent Jake Langlais offered ideas for talking with students about mass shootings that have rocked the nation in recent days, including a massacre in Texas that left 19 elementary school students and two teachers dead. Here’s what Langlais said: “I am reaching out to publicly share […]

Lewiston-Auburn

Auburn superintendent seeks ‘safe learning environments’ for students

May 25, 2022May 26, 2022

The superintendent of Auburn schools, Cornelia Brown, issued the following letter Wednesday to families, friends and staff in reaction to worries in the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday: “The recent horrific events at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, have shaken us all and I find them difficult to […]

Lewiston-Auburn

Several people hurt in Lewiston collision

by Mark LaFlamme May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

According to witness accounts, a woman driving an SUV toward Lewiston collided with an oncoming Jeep as she prepared to make a left turn onto Dow Avenue.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Bates researcher says some policies would reduce mass shootings

by Steve Collins May 25, 2022May 26, 2022

Michael Rocque said requiring permits to buy a gun and banning large-capacity magazines for guns would save lives.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn

Androscoggin County Sheriff still plans to move into Center Street site

by Mark LaFlamme May 25, 2022May 26, 2022

The sheriff is hopeful that issues with the city can be sorted out so his staff can clear out of their current location inside the crumbling, 165-year-old building on Turner Street.

Lewiston-Auburn

Bates College to host two fireworks displays in June

May 25, 2022June 7, 2022

LEWISTON — Bates College will host two fireworks displays over Lake Andrews — the first June 3 and the second June 10. Both displays are part of reunion celebrations planned for the consecutive weekends. Each display will begin around 8:45 p.m. and last about 30 minutes. In case of severe weather, the display will be held […]