The 65,000-square-foot Bonney Science Center is expected to be finished for the fall 2021 semester.
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New study shows need for more investment in challenged youth in Androscoggin County
The county has the lowest high school graduation rate, the highest suspension rate and the highest violent crimes rate among the 14- to 24-year-old demographic, according to the USM report.
Lewiston School Committee eyes Longley building for homeless youth center
The Lewiston School Committee agreed Monday night to explore the possibility of renovating the former community center.
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Chad Stewart, 37, of Livermore Falls, on a probation hold, 11:23 a.m. Monday at 192 Haines Corner Road, Livermore Falls. • Tyson Nichols, 25, of Greene, on a probation hold, 5:43 p.m. Monday in Lewiston. Lewiston • Ida Moussa, 36, of Lewiston, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 9:35 […]
Lewiston to offer choices for schooling in fall
The school district’s options will follow state and federal guidelines on health and safety, the superintendent said.
Veterans Memorial Park jet getting original camouflage paint scheme
The Corsair will be raised on a pedestal approved by the city of Lewiston.
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Corey Francis, 47, of Gloucester, Massachusetts, on a charge of burglary, 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Route 4 in Turner. • Erika Lane, 39, of Gloucester, Massachusetts, on a charge of burglary, 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Route 4 in Turner. Auburn • Eric Vachon, 31, of Lewiston, on an outstanding warrant for […]
Restaurants find different ways to serve diners in the pandemic
As restaurants in Androscoggin County reopen for dine-in service, some in Franklin and Oxford have had a month’s head start. We talk to 10 restaurants about grateful and “huffy” customers, unexpected crowds and worries about when their diners will come back.
Signs of Hope: How message boards are bringing hope to Lewiston youths
In response to recent vandalism at New Beginnings, the Youth Action Board met remotely with their specialist, Kris Pitts, and came up with a plan: turn the negative into a positive.
Maine speakers recognize ‘mosaic of voices’ during 21st annual World Refugee Day celebration
“We’re stronger when we work together and support each other,” Dina Yacounagha of the Islamic Center of Maine told viewers Saturday.