AUGUSTA — Promising to move Maine toward a new era of economic prosperity, Gov. Paul LePage this morning was sworn into office at an inauguration ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center. LePage, the state’s first Republican governor in more than 16 years, outlined a plan to make Maine more hospitable to business by reducing its […]
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3 held in Maine on charges of forcing prostitution
SACO, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine say three people are in custody on charges they held a 26-year-old woman against her will and forced her into prostitution. Police in Saco say the three were arrested early Monday after they received a call about a fight at a local motel. A 26-year-old woman told police […]
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LePage to take oath on Wednesday
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A delegation of Maine lawmakers went to the Blaine House on Wednesday to summon Paul Richard LePage to be inaugurated, kicking off a day of events that includes LePage taking the oath of office before a joint session of the Legislature and a no-frills reception. “You have duly been elected governor, […]
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Dow seniors gather for holiday dinner
LEWISTON — Fifty-six members of Robin Dow Senior Citizens gathered for Christmas dinner at the Ramada Inn on Dec. 8. Ron Niggle of Just One provided the entertainment, combining accordion and organ music on his keyboard. Chaplain Patricia Donohue led the group in a moment of silence prior to dinner in memory of member Hope […]
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LePage family bonds survive troubling upbringing in Lewiston
When Paul LePage is sworn into office today as Maine’s governor, Maurice “Moe” LePage will be there, a witness to his big brother’s remarkable escape from an impoverished and abusive childhood. “I will be the proudest person there because of what we’ve been through,” said Moe LePage, a tile floor installer who lives and works […]
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Military notes
Air Force Airman Thayne G. White graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]
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Military notes
Army National Guard Pvt. Nicole M. Carlin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle […]
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Community celebrates Epiphany with music
BERLIN, N.H. — The community will come together at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Main and High streets, to celebrate the Feast of the Three Kings, known as Epiphany, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6. The 12 days of Christmas, officially ended, the service is planned around the visit of the three kings to the nativity […]
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Support meetings LEWISTON — The MS Support Group and Caregivers will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Lepage Conference Center, 99 Campus Ave. For more information, contact Andy Michaud at 784-7927 or Ron Pomerleau at 783-1863. The next morning support group meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at […]