LEWISTON — When a youth survey earlier this year hammered home that the phrase “Dirty Lew” was still very much being used, the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council pressed on with efforts to showcase the city’s good news. The result of those efforts — led by this year’s new group of 13 members — is a […]
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Lewiston survey focuses on youth perceptions
LEWISTON — On one hand, there are good schools, a sense of community and good restaurants. On the other, there is the “Dirty Lew,” with crime and dwindling opportunities. Those thoughts were expressed in a recent survey conducted by the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council. Students in fourth, eighth and 12th grade were asked about their […]
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Students invited to apply for Lewiston Youth Advisory Council
LEWISTON — The City of Lewiston is announcing that members are being sought for the 2018-2019 Lewiston Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) year of service, which will run from July 2018-July 2019. New this year – applications can now be submitted online at www.lewistonmaine.gov/youthapply. The deadline for application submission is Wednesday, May 16. Hard copies are […]
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Lewiston Youth Advisory Council to host 'success stories' forum
LEWISTON — Members of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council are continuing their quest to be “cheerleaders” for their hometown and change the minds of people clinging to its negative image. After hosting a well-received trivia night called “What do you know about Lewiston?” in November, the group of high school students has assembled a panel […]
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Youth council panel to highlight Lewiston success stories
LEWISTON — Lewiston success stories will be highlighted via a diverse panel of participants on Thursday, Jan. 11, as the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) will host a free “Lewiston is a Place Where People Can Reach Their Dreams” forum at 6 p.m. in the Lewiston Council Chambers, 27 Pine St. LYAC continues to undertake […]
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Lewiston youth campaign: Treat All Listeners Kindly
LEWISTON — From President Donald Trump’s lashing out, to Facebook “friends” fighting online, there’s too much meanness, name-calling and nasty attacks, Lewiston students said Tuesday. Hoping to tone it down in their community, the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council unveiled a public campaign called TALK, which stands for Treat All Listeners Kindly. After observing too many […]
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Lewiston youth campaign: Treat All Listeners Kindly
LEWISTON — From President Donald Trump’s lashing out, to Facebook “friends” fighting online, there’s too much meanness, name-calling and nasty attacks, Lewiston students said Tuesday. Hoping to tone it down in their community, the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council unveiled a public campaign called TALK, which stands for Treat All Listeners Kindly. After observing too many […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Nov. 2 LEWISTON — Finance Committee regular meeting, 5:15 p.m. in the mayor’s conference room on the bottom floor of Lewiston City Hall. Monday’s agenda includes reviews of bids for survey work, welding shop equipment and a sewer condition assessment. AUBURN — City Council workshop and regular meeting in the City Council chambers on the […]
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N. Abdullahi: Talking positively about Lewiston
As our June 2014 to June 2015 year on the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council comes to a close, we want to again say, “We love Lewiston.” During the past year, we have worked hard to bring attention to the many offerings within our city, from festivals to restaurants to the arts to post-secondary education. The […]