Rallying behind the ‘Lewiston Strong’ slogan, students and educators in Twin Cities set out to thank and recognize the first responders that came to Lewiston’s aid at its darkest hour.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Sports serve a greater purpose for Lewiston and Auburn athletes and coaches since shooting
One year after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, athletes and others share memories of Oct. 25, 2023, the ways they’ve coped with grief, found happiness through teammates and honored the victims.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston, Auburn break ground on $30 million stormwater project to protect Androscoggin River
The project will expand the cities’ treatment capacity by 20% and add a 2.1 million-gallon tank to prevent polluted waters from entering the river during storms.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Auburn ed techs and secretaries struggle with low wages, limited benefits
Negotiations are underway to find a middle ground between the district and about 100 education technicians and secretaries who have been working on an expired contract since September.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Nonprofit offers lifeline for medical patients across Maine, especially in rural areas
The airlift service wouldn’t be possible without the pilots who volunteer their time, planes and costs to help others.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lewiston-Auburn softball tournament draws immense support for Oct. 25 families
Maine Strong Memorial Foundation hopes to raise $350,000 for victims of the Oct. 25, 2023, mass shooting victims’ families at its second softball tournament in Auburn and Lewiston.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Maine’s Jewish community marks a year since the Israel-Hamas war began
Rabbi Sruli Dresdner and Rebbetzin Lisa Mayer of Auburn took to stage with their instruments to perform Judaism’s most sacred prayer to honor a survivor of last year’s Hamas attack on Israel.
Posted inTimes Record
Lisbon Credit Union establishes George Roy Community Grant to benefit nonprofits
Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union recently announced the establishment of a community grant to support local nonprofit organizations that directly impact people in the credit union’s field of membership. This grant is created in honor of Lisbon Credit Union President/CEO George Roy, who retired July 1 after 38 years of dedicated service. “We are honored […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Auburn filmmaker on a mission to introduce Maine’s lumberjills to the world
Auburn native Breanna Wing wants “Axe Women: The Modern Lumberjill” to chronicle women’s relationship with the timber industry, from wartime lumber-cutting to modern competitive shows.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn man arrested for causing up to $90,000 in damage at car dealer, police say
Skyler Henson, 25, was charged with aggravated criminal mischief after allegedly smashing the windows and hoods of parked vehicles at a local car dealership.