The spending plan for fiscal year 2020-21 was approved 7-1 and next goes to the City Council for a vote, then to Lewiston voters in July.
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Arrests Lewiston • Ryan Birkbeck, 22, of Litchfield, on outstanding warrants for domestic violence assault and violating conditions of release, 10:55 a.m. Monday at 171 Park St. Accidents Auburn • A vehicle driven by John M. Starks, 56, of Lewiston struck the back of a vehicle driven by Alannah R. Jones Smyth, 29, of Dorchester, […]
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Lewiston reinstating normal hours for solid waste facility
LEWISTON — After temporarily cutting hours due to the pandemic, the city is reinstating its normal hours of operation at the Solid Waste Facility. The facility at 424 River Road will resume its regular hours starting Saturday, according to a city news release. “The volume of customers utilizing the facility on the reduced operational schedule […]
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Androscoggin County • David Marshall, 36, of Minot, on a charge of violating conditions of release, 12:23 a.m. Saturday, at 346 Death Valley Road in Minot. • Jose Garcia Gil, 29, of Lisbon, on a charge of operating under the influence of intoxication, 1:23 a.m. Sunday, on Auburn Road in Turner. Lewiston • Nicholas Moore, […]
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Former guest of Lewiston wellness shelter tests positive for COVID-19
An official with Community Concepts, which operates the wellness shelter, said a former guest of the Lewiston facility — being run out of the Lewiston Armory — tested positive Sunday morning for the coronavirus.
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Worship: ‘If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot’
The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf thought having people honk their car horns every time he said “amen” would be a good idea. Big mistake. “The first time was nice,” Greenleaf said. But then “it started sounding like a rock concert,” he said. “Not very prayer-like.” Greenleaf said he would not be making the recommendation at the […]
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Teen survivor of bullying wins leadership award
Hope Rubito, 16, was named one of two Berman & Simmons Youth Leaders for her anti-bullying advocacy.
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Lewiston remains committed to anti-poverty push
Officials continue effort to figure out how to help families mired for generations in poverty.