DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the question about the closure of Joe’s Barbershop in the Aug. 24 column, Joe is a good friend of mine and being that he’s in his late 70s, he decided to retire, sell the barbershop, and is now going fishing and playing golf, which he richly deserves. — Norm, Auburn ANSWER: […]
August 2017
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Fall preview 2017: Mountain Valley field hockey
Coach: Melissa Forbes (21st year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s record: 5-10 (lost in Class C South quarterfinals). Returning players: Seniors — Alyvia Lee (W), Alyssa Akers (G); Juniors — Courtney Carrier (Sweep), Breanna Burgess (W), Leigha Carrier (M), Ariana Viger (M); Sophomore — Avery Sevigny (Inner). Key losses: Chelsea Allison, Marissa Crosby, Kassie Thibodeau, Makayla Burgess, Brooke Carrier, Liza White. Promising newcomers: Juniors — Faith […]
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Looking Back on August 30
100 years ago, 1917Walter Bullock, the 17-year-old Minnesota aviator, has been in Lewiston for some time looking over the field and getting his bearings. His machine arrived Wednesday night and was carried to the fairgrounds Thursday morning. The work of assembling it will start at once. Whether or not he will make a trial flight […]
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Briefly: City
Lewiston Legion postpones meeting LEWISTON — Post 22, American Legion, has postponed its September meeting to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Lewiston Memorial Armory. The Post will not meet on Sept. 21. FMI: 207-782-1725. Auburn Church collecting hygiene products AUBURN — The Auburn United Methodist Church is supporting the Center for Wisdom’s Women by helping […]
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Fall preview 2017: Hebron Academy field hockey
Coach: Ashley LeBlanc (10th year) Conference: MAISAD/NEPSAC Last year’s record: 4-9-1 Returning players: Senior — Sophia Castriotta, Hadwin Belcher; Juniors — Magnolia Kinasewich, Casey Chizmazia, Emma Skelton. Key losses: Lizz McKinnon, Evelyn Turnbough. Promising newcomers: Junior — Callie Walker; Freshmen — Grace Skelton, Molly Skelton. What to expect: The team should be very competitive with a strong […]
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YWCA offering Babysitting and Staying Home Alone courses
LEWISTON — The YWCA is offering American Red Cross Babysitting Training for youth ages 11 to 15. Participants will receive certification in child and infant CPR, learn the basics of providing safe and fun childcare and do hands-on activities. Babysitting classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 10 and 17. […]
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Fall preview 2017: Gray-New Gloucester field hockey
Coach: Christa Roddy (Third year) Class: B; Conference: WMC Last years record: 0-14 Returning players: Senior — Bo Shampine (M); Juniors — Alicia Credit (G); Madie Post (F); Sophomore – Madelyn Cote (M). Key losses: Cara Waltz, Skye Conley. Promising newcomers: Senior — Laura Dumas (M); Junior — Alex Shaw (B); Sophomore — Jasmine French […]
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Briefly: Region
Memorial Horseshoe Tournament planned FARMINGTON — The 11th annual Donn Barker Memorial Horseshoe Tournament to benefit the Elks Lodge Back Yard Fund will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at the West Farmington Elks Lodge. Registration, which costs $10, will begin at 10 a.m. and the tournament will start at noon. FMI: 207-592-6638. Scribner’s Mill last seasonal open […]
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Fall preview 2017: Edward Little field hockey
Coach: Greg Perkins (28th year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s record: 7-7-1 Returning players: Seniors — Grace McBride (M), Oceanna Chamberlain (F/M), Sierra Green (B), Elizabeth Bellman (F); Junior — Megan Steele (B), Kiara Fournier (B), Emma Allen (B), Jaylyn Metivier (B) Mikaela Scott (B), Bella Coulombe (F/M); Sophomores — Jordan Cummings (M). Key […]