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Lewiston’s new administrator wants people to believe in City Hall
More than a year after Heather Hunter’s controversial exit, Lewiston has a new city administrator. Bryan Kaenrath’s enthusiasm is energizing staff and constituents.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Man sentenced for stealing from postal workers, post offices in central Maine
Lance Funderburk and his accomplice targeted post offices in Paris and Monmouth, and postal carriers in Lewiston.
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Federal grant will keep support center open for Lewiston shooting victims
The $8.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will cover costs through January and Maine lawmakers are considering whether to provide state funding to keep the Maine Resiliency Center running next year.
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Podcast series on Lewiston mass shooting now available in American Sign Language
The innovative videos are part of an effort by Maine Public, FRONTLINE and the Press Herald to make the award-winning investigative podcast on the Lewiston mass shooting accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Man arrested after fire destroys shed in Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park
A local homeless man was arrested Wednesday night after he admitted to setting a blanket on fire inside a shed in Veterans Memorial Park.
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Survivors of Lewiston mass shooting urge Maine Legislature to fund support center
Lawmakers heard emotional testimony about a bill that would provide $3.4 million to keep the Maine Resiliency Center open, especially since the status of a federal grant is uncertain.
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Balloon festival to rise again from Lewiston with ‘Star Wars’ theme
The same group that saved the event last year will be organizing this year’s festival, with Nate Libby, Lewiston’s economic development director, serving as festival administrator.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Central Maine Eye Care in Lewiston closing both locations
Owner and longtime physician John Lonsdale is retiring. According to a company notice, Dr. Troy Avery will resume the practice “after a short break.”
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Multiunit homebuyers are turning sour on Portland
Real estate experts say high prices, rent control and competition from new inventory have sent the would-be landlords packing. And they’re heading to Lewiston-Auburn.