New biography tells the remarkable story of John Jenkins

A former mayor of Lewiston and Auburn, Jenkins died in 2020 after an inspiring life.

John Jenkins remembered, honored Saturday at Lewiston Armory

A celebration of life for John T. Jenkins drew about 100 people from Maine and beyond to pay respects to a man many considered a bridge builder in the Lewiston and Auburn communities.

‘Many things to many people:’ Bridge dedicated to John T. Jenkins

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lewiston Armory for the beloved former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn. 

Celebration of Life for John Jenkins is Saturday

The public service will be held at the Lewiston Armory at 65 Central Ave. to remember the former Twin Cities mayor, state senator, motivational speaker and friend to many.

Lewiston and Auburn to honor John Jenkins with bridge dedication, celebration of life

A year and a half after his death, a bridge dedication and public celebration of life will be held to honor John Jenkins, the beloved former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn.

Former Lewiston and Auburn Mayor John Jenkins dies

The Bates College grad got into politics in Lewiston in 1993.

John Jenkins hopes to become a selectman in Owls Head

Former Lewiston and Auburn mayor John Jenkins to run for governor

John Jenkins eyeing possible gubernatorial race

USA International Black Belt Hall of Fame: Jenkins induction reflects on his roots