In 4 Maine communities and worldwide, a strike Friday will challenge inaction on climate change.
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Lewiston officials’ statement condemns ‘racist and sexist commentary’
The letter from local officials attempts to move the community forward following the multiple controversies that led to the resignation of Mayor Shane Bouchard.
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Lewiston woman charged with embezzling nearly $200,000 from employer
Sandra L. Morin is accused of taking nearly $200,000 from the Androscoggin Title Co. since 2015.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Alleged victim found dead day before start of Lewiston sex trafficking trial
The woman was scheduled to testify against her fiance.
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Eighth annual Maine’s Got Talent show brings rap, opera, and Aretha to the stage
The eighth annual Maine’s Got Talent fundraiser saw a diverse lineup of performers on stage at the Franco Center in Lewiston.
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Racism in Lewiston is real, former mayoral candidate says
Speaking at a community forum one day after Mayor Shane Bouchard resigned, Ben Chin says he will not seek the office this fall.
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Lewiston community dialogue addresses racism, sexism, resignation of mayor
Maine Community Integration hosted a community dialogue Saturday afternoon at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center on racism, sexism, and gender-based violence.
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Manchester’s Schrader receives Blood Services Award
LEWISTON – Jack Schrader, of Manchester, was one of nine individuals honored March 5 at the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross’ 16th annual Real Heroes Awards Breakfast for going above and beyond in service to others, according to a news release from the American Red Cross, Maine Region in Portland. […]
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Lewiston mayor resigns after racist text messages made public
Mayor Shane Bouchard announced in a press conference that he was resigning.
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Lewiston mayor resigns after campaign misdeeds and racist messages come to light
Mayor Shane Bouchard casts himself as a victim of the media, while Lewiston police and the Attorney General’s Office investigate allegations of criminal conduct against him.