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In addition, the mayor said the panel should “make recommendations to city and school elected officials and staff on policies, practices and procedural changes that will ensure measurable reductions in poverty in Lewiston.”
Cayer said the city and schools spend millions of dollars annually to reduce the symptoms of poverty. Reducing it, he has often said, would help everybody.
“Everyone in this community, whether a CEO making six figures or a family barely getting by, brings value to our community, and we are seeking a collaborative effort to reduce poverty,” he said in a prepared statement. “Building a community that allows every member to thrive is what improves our well-being.”
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Dovon Drake receives a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Thursday from Lori Rice of United Ambulance at the wellness shelter at the Ramada Hotel in Lewiston. Ten residents age 50 and older were vaccinated. “The majority of our guests are under 50,” shelter supervisor Megan Parks said, and will eventually be vaccinated. United Ambulance, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and the Lewiston Fire Department are working together to reach those who may not have the resources or access to larger vaccine sites. “We are trying to fill the gaps,” Lewiston Fire Chief Brian Stockdale said.
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Dovon Drake answers questions from Lori Rice of United Ambulance on Thursday before Drake receives a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the wellness shelter in Lewiston. “The majority of our guests are under 50,” shelter supervisor Megan Parks said.
The state launched an initiative to help victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and stalking. It allows them to hide their addresses.
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LEWISTON Megan Parks was re-elected chairwoman of the School Committee this week, overcoming a challenge from City Council representative Alicia Rea.
Parks took over as chairwoman when Monique Roy stepped down to care for her ailing father five and a half months ago.
Member Kiernan Majerus-Collins spoke in favor of Rea’s nomination, saying he had served with her on the Androscoggin County Budget Committee, of which she is the chairwoman by a unanimous vote.
“(Rea) has an administrative, legal and parliamentary mind and she treats members with respect and is always on time for meetings,” Majerus-Collins said.