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PublishedApril 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.'
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedOctober 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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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2023
Lewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters
A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.
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PublishedSeptember 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.
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PublishedJune 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.'
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