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Lewiston School Committee delays start of school until Sept. 14
The committee voted 5-4 on Monday night for a hybrid teaching model that will have students splitting time between in-person and remote learning.
Lewiston teachers union objects to reopening plan
Preparedness and meeting state guidelines are major concerns.
Bates College scene to change from party hearty to hardly party
Students on the Lewiston campus advised of restrictions due to pandemic
Lewiston police union disagrees with city over body camera timeline, diversity committee
A statement Wednesday said the union no longer supports a committee on equity and diversity because of disagreements over its membership. Mayor Mark Cayer said he’s disappointed by the statement.
Lewiston and Auburn see $33M in new commercial development in last 12 months
City officials reflect on FY20 growth and what’s ahead including, in Auburn, restaurant news and the potential for “major expansions soon.”
Bates group pressures college to change its plan to bring all students back to campus
A petition circulating among students, faculty and staff at the Lewiston college says its reopening plan is too dangerous.
Lewiston man seriously injured in Lisbon crash
Lisbon police say 33-year-old Andrew Cude of Lewiston suffered serious injuries and was taken to Central Maine Medical Center Tuesday night.
Midcoast-Parkview opposes CMHC surgical center for Topsham
Midcoast-Parkview officials say there aren’t enough patients to go around and that they’d lose revenue.
Environmental group trying to change waste rule that benefits Lewiston company
Environmentalists say the rule is contributing to unsustainable use of the Juniper Ridge landfill in Old Town, but supporters argue it is an important part of the state’s volatile waste system.