CMCC to host fall open house LEWISTON — Central Maine Community College will host its annual Fall Open House for prospective students and their families from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19, at its lakeside campus, 1250 Turner St. The open house will provide an opportunity for students to see the several new additions […]
2019
November Food For Thought speaker announced
LEWISTON — Senior College at USM/LA will host Anna Wrobel as speaker at Food For Thought on Friday Nov. 8, at noon. The presentation will be about one hour. The date is very close to Kristallnacht, the night and day in 1938 when the Nazi regime made its first full assault on the Jews of Germany […]
Canada votes in election that could see Trudeau lose power
Trudeau reasserted liberalism in 2015 after almost 10 years of Conservative Party government in Canada, but is one of the few remaining progressive leaders in the world.
Saco police say girl reported missing has been found
Sara Montano, who had last been seen Friday night, was found.
Election 2019: Lewiston School Committee Ward 4
Candidate Tanya Whitlow refused to fill out a profile
Bruce Noddin: Non-partisan mayor
Seldom have I come across a person I could categorize as non-partisan. A person who does not fit any patterns of orthodox ideology. Mark Cayer is one of those unique creatures who sees the world through a lens of practicality and true fairness. I have watched Mark field very difficult questions and he never gets […]
Clifton Greim: Developing Maine’s workforce critical
The guest column by Educate Maine’s Jason Judd (Oct. 13) was spot-on: to grow Maine’s current and future workforce, the public and private sectors must commit to making sure all Maine people have the educational training, credentials and experience needed to succeed in Maine’s 21st century economy. For the past 11 years, I’ve been fortunate […]
David Simpson: Pam Hart best choice
With great confidence and enthusiasm I support Pam Hart for the Ward 2 seat on the Auburn School Committee. Pam is exactly what the school committee needs — someone with an open mind, a fresh new perspective and unmatched energy. Pam will dedicate herself to our educators and students and undoubtedly serve our community well. […]
Elaine Makas: Leadership matters
Lewiston has come a long way in recent years. We now have one college and the campuses for three universities in our city, as well as a brand new elementary school. Progress is being made on the redevelopment of Mill 5, with three prospective tenants seriously considering that key location. New businesses are moving into […]
Gene Geiger: Cayer will lead Lewiston forward
Every election is a vote for the future we want for ourselves and our families. I think most people want a community that draws ideas from all corners and all comers. I think we want a community that is committed to improving schools and whose energy attracts the new citizens we need. We all yearn […]