The latest installation by artist Charlie Hewitt honors the women in his life and the region’s French Heritage.
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CMP restores power across Androscoggin County after Wednesday night storm
Fallen trees took out power lines Wednesday night.
Storms prompt Lewiston, Auburn to postpone holiday celebrations
Officials in Lewiston and Auburn have postponed holiday celebrations planned for Saturday because of a storm forecast to hit Maine. Auburn will move its celebration to Thursday, Dec. 8; Lewiston will move its celebration to Sunday, Dec. 4. Auburn officials announced Thursday morning that Wednesday’s wind and rainstorm damaged decorations in Festival Plaza. The annual […]
For asylum seekers, making critical appointments depends on volunteers
With little money, inconvenient bus schedules or no personal vehicle, immigrants often have few options for traveling outside of the Lewiston area.
Photo: Auburn’s Dance Center rehearses ‘A Nutcracker Christmas’
Auburn’s Dance Center’s annual performance of the classic.
More than half of all flu cases reported this season are from last week
There have been more than 1,650 influenza cases reported to the Maine CDC since early October, with nearly 860 reported last week.
Sherman Oaks California Kitchen closes
After just a few short months, Sherman Oaks California Kitchen at 50 Lisbon St. has closed its doors permanently. It’s not clear when the new sandwich shop actually closed, although some postings on social media indicate it was late October or early November. The store’s Facebook page has been largely scrubbed and the owner, Aaron […]
Bedard Pharmacy closes College Street store
The pharmacy will continue to serve customers at 359 Minot Ave. in Auburn.
Lewiston elected officials eye solutions to homelessness, substance use
Lewiston city councilors and Lewiston’s legislative delegation discussed programs and potential funding sources to combat homelessness and substance use, including the shelter village proposal that has so far failed to get off the ground.