LEWISTON – Norman R. Maxwell, 87, a beloved father, grandfather, friend, and lifelong resident of Wales, passed away Friday, April 23, …
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Obituary: John E. Emery ll
LEWISTON – John E. Emery ll, 68, of Mechanic Falls, Maine, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at C.M.M.C in Lewiston, Maine. …
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NBA roundup: 76ers hand Thunder franchise worst-tying 14th straight loss
Joel Embiid scores 21 points and Ben Simmons adds 12 in his return to the lineup as Philadelphia rolls past the hapless Thunder.
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Looking Back on April 27
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Latin play “Dido,” will be given tonight at eight o’clock in Assembly Hall by Miss Whittums senior and sophomore Latin classes at Jordan High. An exhibition of practical Latin will also be given in the Library. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Mr. and Mrs. Normand St. Hillaire are chairmen of the […]
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Foundation offers preservation, energy efficiency grants
The Maine Community Foundation seeks grant proposals to its Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Grant Program. The program invests in the preservation, restoration and retrofitting of historic buildings in Maine. Grant awards of up to $20,000 are available for the preservation and reuse of historic buildings that serve as civic, cultural, or economic hubs […]
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Building Better Caregivers to hold workshop via Zoom
AUGUSTA — Healthy Living for ME is offering a free workshop for caregivers who are assisting loved ones through memory loss or dementia. Building Better Caregivers will be offered from Tuesday, May 4, through June 8. The six-session Building Better Caregivers Program helps family caregivers better understand the changes their loved ones are experiencing. Topics […]
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Bishop announces priest assignments, retirements
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following priest assignments and retirements. All assignments are effective Friday, July 30. Assignments Fr. Anthony K. Chinnaiyan, HGN, (“Fr. Tony”) has been appointed administrator of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish (St. Mary of Lourdes Church, Lincoln; St. Leo the Great Church, Howland; and St. Anne Church, […]
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Solid waste facility to be closed April 29
The Lewiston Solid Waste Facility will be closed to customers Thursday, April 29, for an automated scale house project originally scheduled for April 22. The facility will reopen Friday, April 30. For more information, email the City of Lewiston at [email protected].
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Hallowell begins Maine bicentennial celebration
Hallowell was preparing to “party hearty” in celebration of the state’s Bicentennial last spring when all activities were abruptly canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With everything in place, the city’s Historic Hallowell Committee decided to instead feature the planned presentations in a video program instead. “Hallowell salutes Maine’s Bicentennial” is a 35-minute presentation in […]