The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled the morning’s launch but inflated several balloons at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Yoshida, Bello help Red Sox hand hapless Yankees a sixth straight loss
Masataka Yoshida homers in the first to help Boston open a big early lead, and Brayan Bello makes it stand at Yankee Stadium.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 21 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Public Works conference room. TUESDAY, Aug. 22 LEWISTON — Community safety forum hosted by Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott, 5:30 p.m. at Connors […]
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The Drowsy Chaperone- A Smashing Success
Another successful Erin Smith-directed musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, was a smash success at the RFA’s Lakeside Theater for the dates of July 27, 28, 30 and 31. It received a rousing response from each audience, clearly agreeing that there was nothing drowsy happening on this Broadway-infused stage. Erin had been wanting to bring Drowsy to life […]
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Savannah Bananas: It’s a party with a baseball game playing in the background
The team brings a relaxed attitude, unique rules, and a lot of dancing, and Friday night the show came to Hadlock Field in Portland.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Jared Golden criticized for vehemence of his opposition to student debt relief
Golden issued a controversial statement on the issue Friday that drew sharp retorts from those who favor student loan forgiveness.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman thought he was going to rival a pick earlier in NHL draft
Former University of Maine goalie’s agent thought he’d be picked by the Maples Leafs, but they chose another goalie in the fourth round. One pick later, Boston selected him.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘A lot of good things happening’: Balloon festival gets soggy start
In spite of steady rain and swampy conditions under foot, well over a hundred people had gathered in the park, taking in the entertainment and waiting for the arrival of the balloons.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Junior hockey: Finding leaders is the Maine Nordiques’ top camp priority
The Nordiques opened training camp on Friday. First-year coach Nick Skerlick has some players in mind to lead the team, but hopes the entire roster has leadership qualities by the end of the season.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn officials believe city will exceed 2,000-unit housing goal by 2025
However, the city’s growth has not come without controversy.