Lewiston-Auburn
News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
Dottie Perham-Whittier: Passing faith on to the next generation
During her darkest days, Dottie Perham-Whittier looked to God and her church community for support. For years, she worked to pass on the same strength to the next generation.
Dr. Mitchell Ross: The lighting of the menorah is ‘renewing against the darkness’
Dr. Mitchell Ross, a neurologist, said the story of Hanukkah is a reminder of the spark within everyone and how faith can bring us through the darkest of times.
Per Almquist: A passion for creating community
The church pastor and 4th degree black belt in karate explains how the two worlds work toward strengthening community.
Roak the Florist in Lewiston closes, and the building is for sale
The Urban Garden Center shares the site and is closed also. It’s Sabattus Street store still is open.
Saco Bay Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy moves across the Auburn Plaza
The physical therapy provider is operating next to TJ Maxx.
Bertha Bodenheimer: Being active in the Jewish community is ‘just part of me’
Bertha Bodenheimer is an almost 90-year-old mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and an active member of L-A’s Jewish community. “It’s just part of me.”
Power of Faith: 7 people talk about how their faith sustains them
Trusting in God, a couple moves from Alaska to Maine. Motivated to see people’s lives change, a Rumford pastor supports and prays with inmates at the Oxford County Jail. Recognizing a connection between faith and martial arts, a pastor works to build community. A neurologist believes the miracle of Hanukkah can serve as a lesson on how faith can bring us through the darkest of times. We offer these stories, and more, about the power of faith.
‘Solutions, not just thoughts and prayers’: Vigil for the Homeless held in Lewiston
The gathering marked National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on or near the winter solstice: the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.
Edward Little High School partners with Central Maine Community College for ‘Spring Ahead’ program
Some seniors will enroll in a full semester of college courses in the spring semester.