Maine Franco-American Genealogy Society elected new officers and board members at the nonprofit organization’s last general meeting in 2021. Board member Marie Murphy was employed for the city of Lewiston for 37 years. She was born and raised in Lewiston, and her deep Canadian roots include the family names of Cloutier, Dostie, Nadeau and Veilleux. […]
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Lewiston council to consider moratorium on homeless shelters
The move comes after a group of residents who have worked closely with the homeless told officials they are pursuing a 24-hour shelter and resource center.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Heat pad Eastern Conference lead with win over Cavaliers
Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler lead Miami to a 117-105 victory.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Sports Digest: Motor City uses late surge to beat Maine Celtics
Maine’s modest two-game winning streak ends with a 105-98 loss at the Expo.
Posted inNation / World
Two years into COVID-19 pandemic, world takes cautious steps forward
Relief and hope are creeping back in after a long, dark period of loss, fear and deep uncertainty about the future.
Posted inNation / World
Congress votes to renew landmark domestic violence law
Passage of the legislation brought a rare moment of bipartisan agreement in the House and Senate, achieved partly on the strength of the personal connections that lawmakers have to domestic violence and its devastating effects.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston’s Bates Mill No. 5 gets $1 million boost for cleanup efforts
The money will pay for removing contaminants from the roof and replacing it.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Women’s basketball: Albany defeats UMaine, 56-47, in America East title game
The Great Danes earn the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament after getting off to a fast start against the Black Bears.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports, Varsity Maine
Jeromey Rancourt finding his footing with Plymouth State hockey team
Former Lewiston High School and Twin City Thunder standout is a key player for Plymouth State, which takes on UNE on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament.