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Lewiston looking at remote work policy, four-day workweek to attract employees

by Andrew Rice March 20, 2024March 21, 2024

The city’s human resources director said the city has lost three employees and had multiple applicants turn down jobs so far this year due to a “lack of flexibility” and no remote work policy.

Lewiston-Auburn

Photo Album: Kid Zone helps parents connect with teachers

by Daryn Slover March 20, 2024March 21, 2024

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston council votes to keep local restaurant inspections as criticism of administration mounts

by Andrew Rice March 19, 2024March 20, 2024

Comments from the public Tuesday referenced recent comments from city staff regarding the reasons for staff departures, and concerns that the current work environment at City Hall will lead to more.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston Regional Technical Center looks to member school districts to fill funding gap

by Kendra Caruso March 19, 2024March 21, 2024

While the state pays most of the budget, certain items are not included.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man pleads guilty to federal charges for racially charged online threat in 2022

by Joe Charpentier March 19, 2024September 18, 2024

Charles Allen Barnes, 46, pleads guilty to sending a racially charged death threat via social media in August 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime

Pipe and knife-wielding man charged with robbing Auburn BJ’s Wholesale Club twice

by Sun Journal Staff Report March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Police say they were able to identify Jeremy Proctor ‘in part due to his unique tattoos.’

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn committee getting started in assessing state of homelessness, providing recommendations to City Council

by Andrew Rice March 18, 2024March 19, 2024

Mayor Jeff Harmon formally announced the membership of the committee Monday, which includes those working in public health, addiction treatment, workforce navigation and local nonprofits.