Rosati Leadership Academy teaches life lessons and interpersonal skills through an afterschool program at Connors Elementary School.
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Posted inMaine, News
Meth is showing up more in Maine, but it’s complicated
The state has made strides in addressing the opioid crisis in recent years, but methamphetamine use — often in combination with other substances — is creating new challenges.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Decorated Lewiston High student remains humble amid high aspirations
Hamdi Mohamed has received several academic accolades and is going into his senior year of high school poised to graduate with the equivalent college credits required for an associates degree.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Nearly 400 new Maine laws passed this session. More are coming.
Lawmakers have largely concluded their work for the year, though they are expected to return to Augusta this week to make funding decisions on remaining bills.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Bates College in Lewiston holds Juneteenth celebration
‘This is an opportunity for us to share with another, share food and also bring together what this community can continue to build together. That’s what Juneteenth means to me,’ said Nathan Davis, director of programs at Gateway Community Services.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Topsham district releases report on Mt. Ararat hazing investigation
The heavily redacted report details allegations involving the boys hockey team.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill aimed at preventing ticket gouging is signed into law
When the law takes effect later this year, it will ban the use of bots and set a price cap for resellers, among other reforms.
Posted inMaine
Power knocked out for thousands as high winds batter Maine
Over 36,000 CMP customers have been affected by the outage, peaking at about 21,000 customers without power at one time on Friday afternoon.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Shots fired at Bartlett Street mosque Friday in Lewiston
It was the third time in a week the downtown has been rattled by gunfire and the second shooting at the mosque since the start of the year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Election season in Lewiston, Auburn is upon us
Auburn Mayor Jeff Harmon confirmed this week that he is running for reelection in November. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline has one more year following the city’s shift to staggered terms.