Things to do this week in the area.
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Lewiston approves new slate of public art projects
The projects range from a series of downtown window murals to new lighting on the John Jenkins Pedestrian Bridge.
Lewiston students learn soccer, and more, from local nonprofit
Rosati Leadership Academy teaches life lessons and interpersonal skills through an afterschool program at Connors Elementary School.
Decorated Lewiston High student remains humble amid high aspirations
Hamdi Mohamed has received several academic accolades and is going into his senior year of high school poised to graduate with the equivalent college credits required for an associates degree.
Bates College in Lewiston holds Juneteenth celebration
‘This is an opportunity for us to share with another, share food and also bring together what this community can continue to build together. That’s what Juneteenth means to me,’ said Nathan Davis, director of programs at Gateway Community Services.
Shots fired at Bartlett Street mosque Friday in Lewiston
It was the third time in a week the downtown has been rattled by gunfire and the second shooting at the mosque since the start of the year.
Election season in Lewiston, Auburn is upon us
Auburn Mayor Jeff Harmon confirmed this week that he is running for reelection in November. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline has one more year following the city’s shift to staggered terms.
New owners of Luiggi’s in Lewiston find change is needed
The restaurant’s new owners say embracing tradition is good, but it doesn’t pay the bills in today’s economy. ‘Luiggi’s new era needs to happen,’ said Zach Pratt.
Lewiston shelter effort at risk of losing $2.5 million in state funding
The lack of a location for the shelter and a shortage of operating funds has put critical financing from MaineHousing in jeopardy.
Central Maine Healthcare says most phone lines are back in operation
Since the beginning of June, Central Maine Healthcare has grappled with a systemwide computer outage.