The Lewiston City Council’s Ward 5 issue involved the resignation of Mr. Osman and the subsequent appointment of Chrissy Noble as the new councilor. The process was dramatic, with various individuals, including David Jones, a candidate for governor, testifying. Jones argued that the logical choice would have been Sewell, the only candidate on the ballot if Osman hadn’t lied about his residency. Noble, a long-time Ward 5 resident with experience in social services, was appointed 5-2. The discussion also touched on Lewiston’s intersection with national immigration stories, the Somali community, and the broader implications for Maine’s identity and workforce.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
