She’s leaving as executive director of the Center for Wisdom’s Women and moving into Sophia’s House, the women’s housing project she helped raise $1.6 million for to bring to life.
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Lewiston fire displaces 12 people – 2 families – from apartments
A fire at a multi-family home on Shawmut Street that displaced twelve people Sunday morning may have been caused by an electrical issue, according to the Lewiston Fire Department.
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Safiya Khalid’s win considered ‘milestone’ for Lewiston
The deep negativity Lewiston’s youngest councilor ever experienced on social media during her campaign was ugly, but she has disavowed the hate and looks forward to representing her constituents.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Marijuana advertisements at Colisee rile some parents
General manager of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Mike Cain says that some changes will be made to future ads at the rink in response to parents’ concerns.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Somali community revels in Safiya Khalid’s victory in Lewiston council race
The 23-year-old, who also is the youngest person elected to the council, says she’s ‘in shock’ over the win and the attention she’s getting.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, Politics
Safiya Khalid elected first Somali-American to Lewiston City Council
The 23-year-old said the results show that Lewiston voters want change.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Mark Cayer elected Lewiston’s next mayor
Mark Cayer defeats Tim Lajoie by a tally of 3,237 to 2,521.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
With grit and mom’s secret recipes, Lewiston woman opens Spanish-American restaurant
Yvette’s Cocina opened Oct. 12 in the former Pop Shoppe Diner.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston teen charged as adult with manslaughter in death of Donald Giusti
Police said Emmanuel Nkurunziza threw a rock that struck Donald Giusti, who later died from related injuries.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rising rider numbers show that mass transit works in Maine
People who have cars will take the bus to avoid traffic and parking hassles as long as the service is reliable and convenient.