Kevin Boilard, who owns and operates the food pantry, said the nonprofit is focused on cleanup and recovery as investigators search for a cause.
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Meet the candidates running for Lewiston City Council
In the first election under staggered terms, there are four City Council seats up for grabs Nov. 4.
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Lewiston City Council Ward 7: Newcomers Martel, Projansky face off
Bret Martel Age: 42 Occupation: Father, youth coach, community volunteer Political experience: Candidate for Androscoggin County commissioner in 2022 Why do you think you’re the most qualified candidate for this seat? I am a lifelong resident of this area with deep roots in our community. As a father and the husband of a small business […]
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Lewiston City Council Ward 5: Osman looks to unseat Soule-Leclair
Iman Osman Age: 36 Occupation: Social worker; executive director of the Lewiston Auburn Youth Network Political experience: Lewiston School Committee representative for Ward 5 Why do you think you’re the most qualified candidate for this seat? I am the best candidate due to my unique perspective as a relatively young immigrant, refugee, and person of color. As […]
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Lewiston City Council Ward 3: Harriman faces challenge from Soule
Scott A. Harriman Age: 39 Occupation: City councilor, community volunteer, small-time landlord Political experience: Lewiston City Council, 2022-present; council representative to the Lewiston School Committee, 2024-present; several council-related committees Why do you think you’re the most qualified candidate for this seat? I’ve been representing Ward 3 on the City Council for the past two terms, and I’ve been […]
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Lewiston City Council Ward 1: Nagine unopposed for second term
Joshua Nagine Age: 51 Occupation: Commercial manager Political experience: Lewiston City Council; Lewiston Planning Board Why do you think you’re the most qualified candidate for this seat? I believe that my experience as a resident, small business owner, citizen advocate, volunteer, and my years of service to various organizations and the city of Lewiston through […]
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Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society Offers a special gift | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Readers, what should you get Mémère and Pépère for the holidays, or any other hard-to-buy-for relative? Think about genealogy. What about a direct line back to your immigrant ancestors from France? Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society researchers are once again pleased to offer this unique gift. Using MFGS resources, they will attempt to identify […]
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Lewiston schools getting better at retaining teachers
In 2022, the district lost one-third of its educators. Since then, things have improved markedly.
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Lewiston children’s center is expanding
Margaret Murphy Centers for Children is consolidating two smaller sites.
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Bean and spaghetti suppers planned this month | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us for our fall bean supper and more, at the Minot United Methodist Church, 142 Minot Ave., Minot, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The dinner is free and donations are accepted. — Joan, Minot ANSWER: I hope you have a big crowd attending and that folks will feel […]