DEAR SUN SPOTS: Readers, what should you get Mémère and Pépère for the holidays, or any other hard-to-buy-for relative? Think about genealogy. What about a direct line back to your immigrant ancestors from France? Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society researchers are once again pleased to offer this unique gift. Using MFGS resources, they will attempt to identify […]
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Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Less breathing room at top of Varsity Maine field hockey poll
Gaps shrink behind Cheverus and Yarmouth despite huge victories.
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Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mayhem behind top 2 in Varsity Maine boys soccer poll
Lewiston is the big gainer this week, moving up to No. 3 behind Scarborough and Falmouth.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools getting better at retaining teachers
In 2022, the district lost one-third of its educators. Since then, things have improved markedly.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine trims emergency heating assistance as COVID-era program runs down
The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Lewiston children’s center is expanding
Margaret Murphy Centers for Children is consolidating two smaller sites.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
Street food, stage frights, Elton and more | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Posted inSun Spots
Bean and spaghetti suppers planned this month | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us for our fall bean supper and more, at the Minot United Methodist Church, 142 Minot Ave., Minot, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The dinner is free and donations are accepted. — Joan, Minot ANSWER: I hope you have a big crowd attending and that folks will feel […]
Posted inMaine, News
Public forum held in Lewiston as police chief search continues
Since former Chief David St. Pierre retired in September, City Administrator Bryan Kaenrath has delivered on his promise to listen to community input before the choice is made.
Posted inMaine, News
Sheriffs in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties propose regional jail
The sheriffs say overcrowding and rising costs have them searching for ways to save money and improve programs.