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Lewiston School Committee approves $101 million budget

by Vanessa Paolella April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

LEWISTON — The School Committee approved a $1.70 tax increase in a split 5-3 vote Monday. Voting in support were Ward 1 representative Bruce Damon, Ward 3 representative Elizabeth Eames, Ward 4 representative Tanya Whitlow, Ward 7 representative Paul Beauparlant and at-large representative Megan Parks. Ward 2 representative Janet Beaudoin, Ward 6 representative Meghan Hird […]

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Photo: Streetball in downtown Lewiston

April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

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Lewiston files comment in support of investigation of Auburn Water District

by Andrew Rice April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

The 18-page comment states that Lewiston ‘supports the initiation of a formal investigation by the commission’ and that ‘over the past many months, Auburn Water District trustees’ actions suggest a worrying pattern.’

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Bates College withdraws union case from labor board

April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

LEWISTON — Bates College formally withdrew its request Monday for the National Labor Relations Board to review the issue of whether all of its union-eligible employees can be in the same union. The college said the issue is moot now because its workers voted against joining a union. The NLRB, a federal agency in the […]

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Lewiston YWCA ‘Stand Against Racism’ conference set for April 27

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine is scheduled to host “Stand Against Racism,” a one-day conference, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. The signature YWCA event is designed to build community among those working for racial justice, raise awareness about the negative […]

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Lewiston cribbage league recognizes March 30 players

April 3, 2023March 30, 2023

The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for March 30. Mike Cielinski and Doris Davis placed first, Bill Burroughs and Pauline Quimby, second; Pauline Cornish and Ron Cloutier, third; Anita Maheux and Reggie Dubois, fourth; and Aaron Burke and Pat Belanger, fifth. The league welcomes new player Doris Davis. League play is […]