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PublishedSeptember 22, 2023
Lewiston council wades into debate over youth theater program in schools
A council resolution deemed an 'emergency' was heavily debated Tuesday after councilors said Lewiston schools should not be working with the youth theater organization Maine Inside Out.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Lewiston council tables School Committee appointment until after election
The 4-3 vote blocked Mayor Sheline's appointment of Kristen Cloutier to finish out the term of Ward 4 member Tanya Whitlow, who has resigned.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Lewiston council extends timeline for Martel School demolition, redevelopment
The council agreed to extend the timeline for the project, but delayed action on a request for additional financial support.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2023
Lewiston police chief directed not to serve on mayor’s community safety committee
The committee has already been criticized by Lewiston police, and a majority of the council agreed to direct city administration not to allow the chief to serve.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Lewiston delays votes on regulating transitional housing, moratorium
Councilors said they want to wait until after an upcoming joint meeting with the Planning Board, but the Ramada housing project councilors intend to block is likely dead already.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Lewiston to close turf fields to public, but will hire new staffer to oversee ‘structured access’
The fields at the Franklin Pasture Complex will likely close to the public starting Oct. 19, but the City Council approved a new position Tuesday that will handle rental scheduling, volunteer programs, and community outreach.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Lewiston police union president speaks out against mayor’s advisory committee
Mayor Carl Sheline and Councilor Linda Scott announced the Advisory Committee on Community Safety last week.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2023
Lewiston mayor announces advisory committee on community safety
Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott issued a joint statement Wednesday announcing the committee one week after the pair hosted one of two community forums on the topic.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2023
Lewiston council floats possible moratorium on transitional housing
After a lengthy debate Tuesday, the council passed a first reading of language that would adopt a definition of transitional housing.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2023
Lewiston officials, police to hold forums on public safety
The discussions come in response to increased questions from the public regarding safety following the Knox Street shooting that left two dead.
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