WASHINGTON — Last week, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia offered President Trump some advice on how to end the current border wall standoff. “Always try to find a solution in which both sides come out ahead,” Warner told the president. It’s good advice. Trump is taking it. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Senate […]
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Contractor Hockey League standings and results
Standings as of Tuesday, January 15: 1. Advance Wiring 11-5-2, 24 points 2. Lewiston Paint 10-6-2, 22 points 3. Saint’s Paint Plus 8-7-3, 19 points 4. I.D.S 5-7-6, 16 points 5. Pratte Drywall 5-9-4, 14 points 6. Theberge Construction 6-11-1, 13 points. Sunday, January 13 results: Advance Wiring 5, Theberge Construction 0; Saint’s Paint Plus […]
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Venezuela's opposition now a serious threat to Maduro
Since late fall 2018, nationwide opposition to Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro has shown signs of increasing coordination — emerging links connecting angry anti-Maduro street demonstrations, domestic political preparations by opposition leaders and anti-regime international diplomatic initiatives that portray Maduro as the vicious thug he is. Street demonstrations against the vicious socialist regime are not new. […]
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Donnie Hebert to play at The Pit
Donnie Hebert will perform Friday, Jan. 25, at an acoustic solo night at The Pit, 838 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Music starts at 6 p.m.
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Sparetime results
Mamas & Papas Men: Handicap Series — 731 Jacob Spencer, 712 Mark Fortier, 663 Robert Boston; Scratch Series — 705 Mike Thibault, 576 Justin Brawn, 563 Shane Pearl; Handicap Game — 262 John Cyr, 258 Stacy Flanigan, 245 Zachery Blair; Scratch Game — 225 Nick Poland, 215 Caleb Burgess, 205 Mike Dumais; Women: Handicap Series […]
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Shy guy overcoming addiction flounders in the dating pool
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 28-year-old male who has never had a girlfriend or a meaningful relationship. I’m well-educated, nice-looking and have a good sense of humor. But I get shy and nervous around the opposite sex. Compounding that, I seem to have a serious “resting face.” People assume I’m frustrated or angry/grumpy when it’s just […]
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Auburn-Lewiston Y girls use defense in win over Spruce Mountain
The Auburn-Lewiston YMCA girls 3rd/4th grade travel team improved to 5-0 on the season with an impressive 26-6 win over Spruce Mountain. The girls played some of their best defense as a team all season, holding Spruce scoreless during the final three quarters of the game. Jenna Shea lead the scoring with 10 points. Piper […]
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Live music at Guthries Friday
Back Woods Road will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston. Back Woods Road is a highly energized acoustic band known for its tight harmonies, hard-driving lead solos, and crowd-pleasing diversified choice of music and arrangements. They take it up a notch and one further. Members are: Rich Bernier, dobro/guitar/vocals; Jane Bernier, […]
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Live at Pedro's this weekend
Local artist Dave Perlman will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. Perlman is a regular performer in the Lewiston-Auburn area and plays a diverse selection of popular cover songs spanning many genres, with a concentration in classic and ’90s rock. On Saturday, the Tumbledown Saints will play […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 25
100 years ago: 1919 The Darling Automobile company is making extensive renovations in the sales department on Turner Street. It is expected that repairs will be in readiness for the spring openings. 50 years ago: 1969 Stan Davis will combine his talents as a storyteller and magician on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Children’s […]