A proposal made by councilors during a budget discussion would eliminate the city's director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and use grant funds to pay for a similar position within the school department.
The organization said its new identity as Riverfront Performing Arts and Events unites its French Canadian heritage with its "location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue."
The organization said its new identity as Riverfront Performing Arts and Events unites its French Canadian heritage with its "location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue."
On Wednesday morning, Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said that "while sometimes we have differing views about what's best for our city, the council has my respect and I look forward to putting this behind us and working together for the good of Lewiston."