In two post office break-ins, postal assets and mail were taken. In the Lewiston robberies, the suspect allegedly took postal property from two letter carriers by knifepoint. The carriers were not injured.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Business owners thought they would never reopen after Maine’s deadliest shooting. Then support grew.
Just-In-Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grille owners spoke about their businesses, the Oct. 25 shooting, and how their thinking shifted after support began to build.
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Posted inConnections
SeniorPlus plans February classes for Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in February at its Lewiston, Norway and Wilton locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible, and hearing assistive equipment is […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston public schools to hire more staff for English language learners
Funding will come from an increase in the school department’s state allocation.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man who reportedly fired at Augusta police, threatened people is dead after shootout
Liban S. Mohamed, 22, died after the Sunday night incident at 132 Northern Ave. in Augusta. Four police officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard procedure in such matters.
Posted inFood, Lewiston-Auburn, Things to Do
Eat & Run: At Station Grill, a breakfast feast that gets your engine rolling
The owners of Schemengees Bar & Grille also run this Lewiston restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner in addition to an all-day breakfast bonanza.
Posted inConnections
Safe Voices vigil set for Lewiston Jan. 29
LEWISTON — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Safe Voices plans to hold a vigil Monday, Jan. 29, to honor those who have experienced domestic abuse and violence. The vigil is held annually to honor those who have lost their lives or freedom to human trafficking, offer support to those still experiencing this exploitation, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Bates College agrees to pay former coach’s children sickened by mold in college-owned house
The settlement between the Lewiston college and former head football coach Malik Hall says nothing about a variety of racial claims.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 22 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, Jan. 23 LEWISTON — City Council workshop and meeting, 6 […]
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Lewiston theater pioneer Christopher Schario plans exit with Public Theatre in good hands
He and Janet Mitchko built a 31-year statewide reputation for professional, affordable theater in Lewiston.