One of the motivations behind the mandala is to help the Lewiston-Auburn community recover from the trauma of the 2023 mass shooting.
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Lewiston traffic alert: Part of Lincoln Street closed due to Gully Brook Bridge repair
Maine Department of Transportation issued an emergency closure of Gully Brook Bridge on Tuesday afternoon.
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South Portland teen awaits judge’s decision on his alleged school shooting plot
The judge said he plans to announce his decision in about 3 weeks.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
A $50,000 state grant would bring trees to Lewiston’s Tree Streets neighborhood
The city’s Bring Trees Back to Tree Streets grant proposal has been approved. An executive contract is in the works to set the timeline and the scope of the project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s civilian workforce returns to pre-pandemic size
Maine also filled 9,300 nonfarm jobs from May 2023 to May 2024, in large part thanks to gains in Maine’s health care and social assistance sector.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Jay board proposes change in setback distance for marijuana businesses
The town’s Marijuana Committee recommends a 50-foot setback with a 5-acre parcel.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council receptive to Mill Street resource center proposal
If the proposal is approved, the building would be used to house the Community Development and General Assistance offices alongside local nonprofits.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Fire damages car, garage in Weld
A man was working on a car outside a garage and the battery short-circuited.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police: Lewiston woman showed ‘depraved indifference’ in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man
When he was found in his Litchfield home on May 18, Gerald Marin had been dead more than a week, police say in the criminal complaint charging Shari Allimah with murder.
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My Dad’s Place in Jay to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
My Dad’s Place, owned by Lynn and Matt Brennick, will be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ show.