Community came together to remember, grieve and honor the 18 lives that were lost in a mass shooting in Lewiston last year. One of the victims, Joshua Seal, was a faculty member at the University of Southern Maine’s American Sign Language program.
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Lewiston artists defend ‘mushies’ painting on electrical box after councilor claims it promotes drug use
The artist said the mushrooms depicted in the painting are part of her mushroom-rich diet due to an autoimmune disorder, and are not psychedelic mushrooms.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Sullivan Tire reopens Lisbon Street location in Lewiston
The Buzz: Learn and Grow Childcare Center opens a third location in Lewiston; Nutty Netties Café soft opening set for new Court Street location in Auburn.
Posted inNation / World
Israel says it killed Hezbollah official expected to be group’s next leader
Hashem Safieddine was killed in Beirut earlier this month in a strike that killed 25 other leaders.
Posted inEvents, Maine
Watch ‘Breakdown: Turning anguish into action,’ a discussion on Lewiston shooting
The discussion was held at the Benjamin Mays Center at Bates College.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls RSU 73 director appointed, concerns about another aired
Livermore Falls selectmen on Tuesday, Oct. 15, unanimously appointed Michelle Moffett to the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors to replace Robin Beck who resigned in September.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
In Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls area significant increase seen in number of young people using adult education
A significant number of younger students are using adult education, both locally and statewide.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls selectmen give support for proposed solar project at former landfill
There would be no cost for the town, with income expected from land not presently being used.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Revocation of two Livermore Falls medical marijuana licenses overturned on appeal
On Oct. 16 the Livermore Falls Board of Appeals voted to approve two licenses for medical marijuana facilities owned by Dana Cummings that the Select Board did not renew in August.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Fayette Select Board discusses road paving, $50,000 grant and excise tax exemption
The Fayette Select Board discussed road paving updates, a conditional $50,000 grant for a needs assessment of older residents and approved an excise tax exemption for active duty military personnel at their Oct. 15 meeting.