The resolution, proposed by Councilor Rick LaChapelle, was based on a letter Mayor Carl Sheline drafted expressing support of a housing nonprofit’s grant proposal.
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Maine prepares for over a foot of snow
According to a National Weather Service forecast Wednesday night, Androscoggin County was set for 8 to 13 inches of snow and sleet through to Friday morning.
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Mr. Drew and his animals too need a new home
Two supporters of Mr. Drew and His Animals Too started a GoFundMe campaign last week to help Desjardins find new quarters and safely move his collection, most of which require an 80-85 degree environment, during the dead of winter. As of Tuesday, the fundraiser has exceeded its goal of $25,000.
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Local Western New England University students make dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England University has named three local students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list. Brianne Dube of Lewiston is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in health studies/pre-occupational therapy. Katherine Tibbetts of Lisbon Falls is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy studies. Ava Cariddi of Gray […]
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Androscoggin educators’ group to hold meeting in Lewiston March 8
The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is scheduled to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, in the Green Ladle at Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave. Speaker Miles Felch from the Bethel Gem Museum will present a slide show of the work and activities conducted at the museum, according to a news release from Elizabeth […]
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Lewiston library to start teen yoga series March 1
The Lewiston Public Library plans to host a four-week yoga series for teens in March. Classes will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 1-22 on the second floor IDEA Lab at the 200 Lisbon St. library. Practice will focus on simple breathing and mindfulness techniques as well as gentle movement, according to a news release […]
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Lewiston needs more opioid detoxification options, committee tells councilors
A comprehensive detox center was at the top of a long list of needs if Lewiston is “truly going to be a recovery-ready community,” representatives from the Mayoral Ad Hoc Committee on Substance Use and Recovery told the City Council on Tuesday.
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Photo Album: Class B indoor track championship at Bates College
RELATED: Class B indoor track: St. Dom’s boys win first state championship, York takes girls’ title
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Lewiston library to show film for Black History Month Feb. 28
The City of Lewiston Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office is scheduled to highlight Black History Month with a movie and discussion night Tuesday, Feb. 28. This free, public program is set for 4-7 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library at 200 Lisbon St. Ayat Hamza, a graduate from The University of North […]