City leaders have been largely silent about call by nation’s largest Muslim civil rights group for Leroy Walker to resign following racially-charged comments about Jenkins’ skin color.
Lewiston-Auburn
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Budget Committee wants say in how Androscoggin County spends federal relief money
The county has already approved spending $640,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds out of the $22 million it is expected to receive.
Lewiston man charged with a dozen drug crimes
Police executed a search warrant for Anthony B. Cremona’s apartment as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in Lewiston.
Auburn man facing attempted murder charge
Police said Germaine Page tried to shoot his girlfriend at their apartment in June.
Biker hurt in Lewiston crash
Mortorcyclist injured on Lisbon Street is taken to a hospital.
Decision to not get vaccinated could have devastating effects for others, Maine CDC director says
As hospitals see an influx of COVID-19 patients, the majority of them are unvaccinated.
Lewiston officials reaffirm support for NECEC transmission line
Site work on the Lewiston converter station is ongoing, while a referendum that could halt the project looms in November.
Bates College beefs up defenses to combat COVID-19
The Lewiston campus adds more testing, extends masking requirement as it aims to keep its semester on track.
Lewiston’s Tucci + Co. Salon: Cut, color and a beard trim
The Lisbon couple opened their new salon last fall, one a barber, one a cosmetologist, and almost immediately outgrew their first space by offering the salon environment to men and women.
Sabattus hires former Wilton man as town manager
Timothy Kane was town manager of Rangeley for two years.