Looking Back for April 25, 2025
Auburn
Nonprofit offers training program for ‘green’ building industry
FREEPORT — passivhausMAINE is launching a new Pre-Apprenticeship Program, a six-month training initiative designed to introduce students to passive house principles and connect them with industry leaders in high-performance building. The program offers a hands-on opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and explore career paths in green building. The program will run from May […]
After drug arrest, Lewiston store owner talks plans for the future
One day after police announced that the owner of Garden of Via had been arrested for drug trafficking, Sami-Luqman Muhammad spoke from his shop at 260 Lisbon St.
Maine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’
Wood, who grew up in the town of Mexico and lives in Portland, spoke Thursday at the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.
State-of-the-art performing arts center in Auburn to host inaugural fall concert series
The Maine State Music Theatre will launch its first fall satellite series with three different tribute shows featuring the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.
Skelton Taintor & Abbott hires Trevor Brice
LEWISTON — The law firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott has hired Trevor R. Brice. He has extensive experience in employment and labor law, bringing a well-rounded legal background representing both employers and employees throughout the Northeast. Brice is licensed to practice in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. Most recently, he served […]
Mic’d up: Edward Little softball senior Lexi Kelsea keeps team loose
Varsity Maine put a mic on Kelsea for the Red Eddies on Wednesday against Camden Hills.
Freshman carries Edward Little softball over Camden Hills
Emily Poulin hits two triples and scores three runs as the Red Eddies won 8-3 in a softball season opener.
Palaver Strings performs at the Oasis of Music in Lewiston
The 14-piece orchestra filled the church Wednesday for the noontime series.
Lisbon Community Credit Union raises over $23,000 for hunger campaign in 2024
LISBON – Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union and its members have raised and distributed $23,260.70 for the Campaign For Ending Hunger in 2024. More than $17,000 was recently distributed to Lisbon Area Christian Outreach of Lisbon Falls and almost $6,000 was given to St. Mary’s Food Pantry of Lewiston. Both organizations support the ongoing mission […]