Two three-year terms on the Select Board and three Regional School Unit 9 directors will be chosen.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Schools & Education
Dr. Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director, taking post at Colby College
Until last month, Shah had been serving as a principal deputy director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston police, schools reach out on gun violence
At two meetings last month, officials asked parents for help in addressing gun violence.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston’s gun violence programs take different approaches
The city has to be efficient in how it uses limited resources, police say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston police contend with gun violence, and a frustrated public
As police take steps to address the increase in shootings, residents are anxious for results.
Posted inMaine Crime, River Valley
Mexico man charged with endangering his fiancee said she wanted to die at home
Jurors will begin deliberations Thursday in James Peters’ trial in Paris court.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
USDA reverses decision to pause funding to UMaine System
Funding has resumed following the halt announced Monday, Sen. Susan Collins’ office said late Wednesday.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District office clerk reinstated to post
Trustees voted to reinstate Clairluz Perez Lisboa two days after placing her on paid administrative leave.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
USDA cuts programs that supply local food to schools, food banks
The federal agency canceled contracts to continue providing food and funding to Maine schools and nonprofits for 3 more years. The change comes as one in eight Mainers — about 180,000 people — faces hunger. That includes roughly 45,000 children, about 20% of the state’s total population under 18.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston hopes to avoid large property tax increase
Lewiston’s initial budget outlook would result in a $1.81 increase to the property tax rate. Officials are hoping to pare that down over the coming weeks.