What local experts and doctors are telling parents struggling to find baby formula as the shortages persist.
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Incoming USM president shares vision for Lewiston-Auburn Campus
Jacqueline Edmondson visited the Lewiston-Auburn campus Tuesday morning to introduce herself and share brief remarks about her vision for the university’s smallest campus.
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After controversy, Lewiston council will vote to ‘reaffirm’ diversity, equity and inclusion work
The resolution states, “Lewiston Public Schools has one of the most diverse student bodies in the state of Maine and the lived experiences of all our students are equally valuable,” and “as a City Council we must acknowledge, respect and learn from the lived experiences of all our constituents.”
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Lewiston files lawsuit against Auburn Water District
City asks court to declare the district doesn’t have authority to change the Lake Auburn watershed boundary.
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Kari Morissette, director of Church of Safe Injection, dead at 33
In announcing Morissette’s passing, peers described her as “a fierce advocate and friend to people who use drugs, fighting for their health, rights and dignity.”
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‘A very difficult day’: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to end maternity services
The hospital cites declining birth rates as part of the reason for ending its women’s health services at the end of July.
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Two Lewiston councilors’ draft resolution on diversity programs causes backlash, concern
Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.
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No charges filed after Wednesday night standoff in Lewiston
The man was not taken into custody and was experiencing emotional difficulties, police said.
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Lewiston standoff ended peacefully Wednesday night
Officers blocked streets and surrounded a house Wednesday evening as they communicated with a man inside home.
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Maine’s community college nursing programs to double enrollment thanks to $5 million funding boost
New funding from a public-private partnership between the state and two of Maine’s largest health care providers to allow the Maine Community College System to increase nursing enrollment as soon as this fall.