Maine

• LewistonSocietyOct 1

  Auburn Church Continues Monthly Gathering for Lewiston Shooting Survivors

  Three years after the Lewiston mass shooting, a church in Auburn is hosting its monthly gathering, "Can We Talk." The program offers a safe space for people to share experiences related to grief and trauma. It is free and open to anyone 18 or older.

• LewistonPoliticsOct 1

  AG Office: No Donor Complaints Received Regarding Lewiston Shooting Fund

  The Maine Attorney General’s Office stated it has not received any complaints from a donor regarding the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston Shooting Fund. This follows claims last week that a complaint would be filed after criticizing how $7 million was divided.

• LewistonSocietyOct 1

  Auburn Church Continues Monthly Gathering for Grief After Lewiston Shooting

  Three years after the Lewiston mass shooting, a church in Auburn is hosting its monthly gathering, "The Art of Healing, Can We Talk." The free program offers a safe space for people dealing with grief and trauma. Participants are invited to share meals and hear others' experiences.

• LewistonEducationOct 1

  Lewiston Official Raises Concerns Over State Leave Program's Impact on School Staffing

  A Lewiston school official told state authorities that Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program is complicating classroom staffing. The concerns were raised regarding how the state benefit interacts with existing leave benefits, prompting acknowledgment that a change in state law may be necessary.

• LewistonSocietyOct 1

  15-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

  Lewiston police arrested a 15-year-old boy on Thursday afternoon regarding the shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. The teenager faces charges including attempted murder and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. Investigations into the Sept. 27 incident remain ongoing.

• LewistonSocietyOct 1

  Lewiston leaders claim youth violence program success; seek state reforms

  City leaders stated that a community engagement initiative to curb youth violence has been successful after a month. The city's police department deployed mobile and increased patrols. However, the city also announced plans proposing eight reforms to Maine’s juvenile justice system.

• LewistonSocietyOct 1

  Lewiston awards contract to design stormwater infrastructure for Morgan Farms

  The Town of Lewiston has awarded GHD a $75,700 contract to design new stormwater infrastructure for the Morgan Farms neighborhood. The work will involve 5,900 total linear feet of pipe covering several local streets.

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