LEWISTON — The Maine Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing concluded its annual Musical Theater Festival on Nov.21. Traditionally held live at the Olin Arts Center at Bates College, the competition and audition process is now online. Sophie Patenaude, a senior at Poland Regional High School, took first place in her division, […]
2020
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Dixfield church to hold auction fundraiser
DIXFIELD —The Dixfield Congregational Church will have an online auction in place of the annual Christmas fair due to COVID-19. To view the items being auctioned, go to the Dixfield Congregational Church on the Hill Facebook page and place a bid by commenting on the items desired. Bidding ends at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. […]
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United Way inviting residents, businesses to ‘Deck the Halls’
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is celebrating the holidays this year by adding a little cash and competition for the best decorated house or business in “Deck the Halls.” For a nominal entrance fee, participants could win extra spending money for the holidays and year-long bragging rights. And if they are already […]
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Katrina Belle: We must support the Climate Action Plan
I grew up here, went to college here, and after working construction in Wyoming for 4 years, I decided to move back to Maine. Why? Because everyone who calls this state home, regardless of political affiliation, understands how deeply their community is connected to their environment. I am 27 and work as a carpenter building […]
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Community briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 1
Church to hold innovative Christmas in a Bag BETHEL — Many holiday traditions will change this year and the West Parish Congregational Church’s Christmas Fair and Tea is one of them. Due to COVID-19, the church cannot safely open for the event, but the church will keep the tradition alive with a Christmas Fair in […]
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UMA Lewiston Center expands dental assisting programs
Enrollment for the first cohort of Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) curriculum and Dental Assisting students is now open with classes beginning in January 2021
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Lewiston panel again rejects bonuses for educators
The motion before the School Committee failed by a vote of 4-4.
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Kristie Mewis persevered to become breakout U.S. star
Mewis broke into the national team in 2013 but then fell out of favor. Making her first appearance for the team in six years last week, she set a national team record with 2,722 days between goals.
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Ready or not, NBA training camps are set to open once again
the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, it was the shortest offseason ever. For the eight teams that haven’t played since March, the break between seasons was longer than ever.