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Published
April 4, 2024

Lewiston council passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

The resolution asks Maine's congressional delegation and President Biden to demand an end to violence in Gaza and Israel, and 'an immediate and unconditional release of all Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners unjustly held.'
Published
March 19, 2024

Lewiston council votes to keep local restaurant inspections as criticism of administration mounts

Comments from the public Tuesday referenced recent comments from city staff regarding the reasons for staff departures, and concerns that the current work environment at City Hall will lead to more.
Published
December 13, 2023

Carl Sheline looks ahead after securing 3-year term as mayor

The inauguration for Lewiston's elected officials is Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Franco Center.
Published
November 1, 2023

Lewiston to use grant funding to set up long-term ‘community resilience center’ in wake of shooting

The community resilience center at the Peck building will replace the temporary armory site and Ramada location as the primary resource location for community members seeking counseling following last week's shooting.
Published
October 17, 2023

Lewiston City Council removes president, censures another member

Two legal opinions shared Tuesday regarding whether some councilors recently violated open meeting laws appeared to disagree.

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Published
October 16, 2023

Lewiston City Council to vote on removing its president, censuring another member

The move comes after Council President Linda Scott said four councilors met at a local bar and discussed city business outside an official meeting.
Published
October 4, 2023

Lewiston council gets heated over accusation that councilors discussed city business outside an official meeting

The City Council spiraled into familiar infighting following accusations that a quorum of councilors met outside of an official meeting and discussed city business.
Published
October 1, 2023

Lewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters

A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.
Published
September 5, 2023

Lewiston police union president speaks out against new community safety committee

Lewiston's mayor and a city councilor announced the advisory committee last week following public forums to field concerns and feedback from residents regarding recent violence in the city.
Published
June 28, 2023

Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue

A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it's 'evident' from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that 'there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.'