Julia Sleeper-Whiting, founder and director of Tree Street Youth in Lewiston, broke the crowd of about 60 into eight different groups and then spent the next hour running from table to table to keep those groups motivated.
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Ridership is rising, but the Lewiston, Auburn, Portland commuter bus has a long way to go
In almost two months since the pilot service linking Lewiston, Auburn and Portland began, ridership has increased. However, some issues are still in need of improvement.
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‘I’m happiest when people are fed’: Karlee Foss serves food in Lewiston’s Kennedy Park
A Lewiston woman, who was once homeless, brings food to Kennedy Park to feed people dealing with homelessness.
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Julie McCabe seeks election to Lewiston’s House District 93
Lewiston teacher hopes to succeed Rep. Margaret Craven, who is not running again
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Maine Climate Council is on the road to hear feedback from Mainers
The Maine Climate Council is on a deadline to deliver an updated climate action plan by Dec. 1. With a stop in Lewiston, the council is holding workshops around the state through September to hear how Mainers want to combat climate change.
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Rally for Recovery to be held in Kennedy Park on Saturday
The event, which will feature testimonials, resource speakers, live music, informational materials, food and children’s activities, will be held from noon to 3 p.m.
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New York man charged after police raid massage parlor in Lewiston
Richard Qiu, 58, was being held Wednesday at the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn on two counts of sex trafficking and a charge of forced labor, according to a jail official. Qiu’s bail is set at $100,000.
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Photos: Lewiston-Auburn remembers victims of 9/11 attacks
Ceremonies on Wednesday morning at Lewiston and Auburn fire stations honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks.
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Dempsey Challenge to offer more route options this year, bring more celebrities to Lewiston
The Dempsey Center has established a $2 million fundraising goal and has raised over half that so far.
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Photos: State investigates Auburn construction site fire
A pile of rubble and melted siding was all that remains Tuesday at the once bustling construction site.