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Lewiston-Auburn

Cynthia Crocker, philanthropist and former Seltzer & Rydholm owner, dies

by Mark LaFlamme August 6, 2021August 7, 2021

Crocker, 95, made a significant impact on the region, and leaves behind a legacy of quiet generosity.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Citing ‘rewarding and exhausting’ term, history-making Lewiston councilor will not seek reelection

by Andrew Rice August 5, 2021August 6, 2021

Safiya Khalid, who received national attention for becoming the first Somali-American to be elected to the Lewiston City Council, is not running for reelection.

Lewiston-Auburn

Farmers’ Almanac predicts a flip-floppy winter

by Mark LaFlamme August 3, 2021August 4, 2021

The weather in coming months might be a mixed bag, but when you get right down to it, so is the almanac itself.

Lewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education

Lewiston board rejects mandatory mask-wearing in schools

by Karen Kreworuka August 2, 2021August 22, 2021

The School Committee voted to accept the superintendent’s recommendations for returning to school in the fall.

Cops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Lewiston and Auburn police policies reflect reforms from 2020 protests

by Christopher Williams August 1, 2021August 2, 2021

It’s been a year since Black Lives Matter protests filled the streets of Lewiston and Auburn, sparking calls for action and change.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

‘This is our own little Olympics’: Regatta kicks off first-ever L/A Riverfest

by Emily Bader July 24, 2021July 24, 2021

The cities of Lewiston and Auburn partnered with several community organizations to bring two-and-a-half days of riverside festivities to the Twin Cities this weekend, including boat races and music.