Palaver Strings, a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit based in Portland, will bring its touring production of “Welcome Here” to the Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7. The performance celebrates Maine’s cultural diversity, resilience, and stewardship and features guest artists of Congolese, Puerto Rican and Wabanaki heritage. Storytelling is directed by Sherri […]
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Federal appeals court upholds ruling allowing a prosecutor to dismiss a juror of color
The judge writing the opinion for the court said the trial judge had “erred” but that the Maine Supreme Judicial Court had correctly upheld the conviction of the Lewiston man, though the case was ‘troubling.’
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Auburn man pleads guilty in fatal 2020 Halloween shooting
Abdikadir Nur will spend 7 years in prison after admitting to manslaughter of 18-year-old Lewison man.
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Gov. Janet Mills signs law to close loophole that allows out-of-state debris
Final measure revised to ease the impact on Lewiston recycler that has benefited from past policy.
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Former Carbonite call center in Lewiston to close; officials say no layoffs planned
The facility is owned by Canada’s OpenText and at one time employed more than 300.
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Maine Voices: Lewiston’s proposed shelter moratorium is unacceptable
Lewiston’s mayor calls opposition to efforts to help unhoused people ‘a waste of time.’
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Great Falls Balloon Festival, more to return to Lewiston-Auburn this summer
After two years without many of the Twin Cities’ signature celebrations, all are set to return this year.
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Bates College aims for a new union vote by its employees
Bates hopes the national labor board will rule in its favor on who can join the union and order a new vote by eligible workers who want one.
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Development team seeks contract zone for first phase of Lewiston’s Choice Neighborhoods project
The first phase proposes 74 units, including the renovation of the historic Wedgewood house, taking shape on several properties between Pine, Pierce, Walnut and Bartlett streets.
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Ukrainian egg decorator brings ancient Easter tradition back to Bates College
Artist Lesia Sochor of Belfast, whose parents were born in Ukraine, says the eggs are a symbol of good health and abundance and are a revered part of the Ukrainian culture.