Kevin Boilard, director of warming center operator Kaydenz Kitchen, said the location could also be ideal for Lewiston’s permanent, low-barrier shelter, but city officials will ultimately decide.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Bates College students narrowly avoid disaster in bus accident
A neighbor rescued about 20 first-year Bates students trapped in a bus tilting over a ‘very steep bank’ in rural Maine.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay fire destroys apartment building, injures 3 firefighters
The occupants escaped safely from the apartment building at 6 Jewell St. Two firefighters received minor injuries related to heat and one received an elbow injury and were treated and released at the scene.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
The town rallies to support the rebuilding efforts of Schooner Landing owner Scott Folsom.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Trump made frequent stops in Maine during past campaigns. Will any candidates visit this year?
The Republican made 5 trips to the state in 2016 and ended up splitting Maine’s electoral votes for the first time. This year’s efforts have been much quieter, though that could change.
Posted inMaine
Brunswick passes unprecedented PFAS resolution calling for action after spill
The Town Council calls for ‘comprehensive and immediate action’ to address public safety concerns after 1,450 gallons of toxic firefighting foam were spilled at Brunswick Landing last month.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council selects Kaydenz Kitchen to operate city-run homeless shelter
The nonprofit most recently operated the emergency warming center at Calvary United Methodist Church.
Posted inMaine
Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Two deaths confirmed at Norway mobile home
Police did not provide any further information Tuesday night as the investigation continued.