While many Mainers are willing to open their homes to students from around the world, there are not as many Maine schools that take in exchange students. “Maine’s a wonderful state with down-to-earth families that are just so kind and generous,” says Raymond resident Kathy Hansen of Greenheart Exchange, one of several national groups that […]
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Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Mark LaFlamme
Mark LaFlamme: The Colisee is haunted and other breaking news
Talk of the town: Given the current situation with manliness, I’ll be Mothman over Butterflyman any day.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Victim of suspected shooting in Lewiston refuses treatment, uncooperative with police
An unnamed man who was the victim of a possible shooting Saturday morning on Blake Street in Lewiston denied medical treatment at a local hospital and refused to cooperate with police, said officials.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Great Falls Brewfest celebrates 14 years of Maine brews
Folks from near and far enjoyed Maine beers, hard seltzers, ciders, mead and more at the annual Great Falls Brewfest Saturday afternoon at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Lisbon comes together in celebration of its 225 years
The town celebrated its 225th birthday Saturday with festivities.
Posted inMaine, News
At Waterville conference, suicide attempt survivor Kevin Hines urges people to care for others
Kevin Hines, who spoke Saturday at the Rotary District 7790 Conference in Waterville, survived a suicide attempt off of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000 and now is a motivational speaker, author and filmmaker spreading awareness about suicide prevention.
Posted inMaine, News
Heat wave gives Maine a sneak peek at summers of the future
Maine isn’t used to or prepared for the heat that’s coming our way, experts say, and some communities are more vulnerable than others.
Posted inFranklin, Health, News
Violent, unstable and wanting a gun: Farmington family struggles to help their teenage son and protect others
As the teen approaches 18 and the age for legal gun ownership, his family continues to look for answers to his mental illness.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Singer and Broadway star Jane Morgan celebrating 100th birthday in Ogunquit
A longtime Kennebunkport summer resident who made hit records and sang on Broadway, Morgan will talk about her long career at an event at Ogunquit Playhouse on Monday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo Album: Cornhole fundraiser a team toss-up
About 50 people competed Friday night at the annual YMCA fundraiser in Lewiston.