The School Committee was asked to make further cuts to its proposed 2021 budget, which could help avoid layoffs on the municipal side.
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Emergency shelter at Lewiston Armory is ready to house up to 60
Personnel at the Lewiston Armory were to begin screening adults at 3 p.m. Wednesday for the 24-hour shelter.
Video: Lewiston ‘wellness’ shelter to open Wednesday
Organizers will open a temporary homeless shelter at the Lewiston Armory at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Lewiston to receive additional grant funds for pandemic relief
The funds will be used to create local programs for rental, mortgage and utility assistance, as well as small business grants.
Police log
Arrests Auburn • Donny Holder, 43, of Mexico, on three outstanding warrants and a charge of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 3:40 p.m. Tuesday on School Street. Lewiston • Shain Johnson, 38, of Lewiston, on three outstanding warrants, 5:25 p.m. Tuesday at 2161 Lisbon Road. Accidents Lewiston • Vehicles driven by Dylan J. […]
St. Mary’s to furlough 77 staff members
The Lewiston health system will temporarily lose 5% of its workforce.
Class credit policy amended for Lewiston seniors
The School Committee approved a proposal to allow the Class of 2020 to earn six fewer credits than the district requires in normal years.
Police log
Auburn • Joseph Hutchings, 38, of Auburn, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, 12:33 p.m. Monday at 60 Court St.
Marshwood’s problems continue
Two recent inspection reports show a facility still troubled by low staff and poor care. The state has asked the federal government to stop paying for some patients to stay at Marshwood unless improvements are swift, but COVID-19 is causing a delay.
A new Break brings coffee, vegan doughnuts to Lisbon Street
A Lewiston couple bought the Auburn eatery and reopened it on Lisbon Street last week, keeping the popular recipes and adding their own twist to the menu.