LEWISTON — The 4th annual Rally For Recovery is scheduled for noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Kennedy Park at 120 Park St. The free event will include testimonials, resource speakers, musical performances, resource tabling, informational materials, food and children’s activity, according to a news release from William J. Wallace Jr., chair of the Lewiston […]
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Lewiston council selects Kaydenz Kitchen to operate city-run homeless shelter
The nonprofit most recently operated the emergency warming center at Calvary United Methodist Church.
First of 3 Quebecois documentaries to be shown Sept. 11
LEWISTON — The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine is set to host a viewing of the documentary “Une histoire sur le goût de la langue,” with discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 51 Westminster St. The Quebecois Fall Film Series is hosted by Libraries & Learning at Lewiston-Auburn Campus. There […]
Lewiston police charge man with drug trafficking during traffic stop
Devin Charest, 33, was arrested Monday morning when local police conducted a bail search at a traffic stop on Blake Street.
Maine Trust for Local News hires new executive editor
Carolyn Fox will step down as managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times to lead all of the newspapers and websites operated by the Maine Trust.
Educators’ association to meet in Lewiston Sept. 11
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is set to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Montello Heights, 550 College St. The meal costs $10. Madelyn Given will speak about her latest travel adventure. This is the 70th anniversary of AREA. The association extends an invite for coffee, cheese and crackers to help […]
Lewiston-Auburn Greek Festival coming Friday and Saturday to Lewiston
The annual Lewiston-Auburn Greek Festival will feature traditional Greek food, music, dance and agora market.
Locals, veterans celebrate progress in Veterans Memorial Park restoration in Lewiston
The L&A Veterans Council thanked and acknowledged the many individuals, businesses and city departments who continue playing a role in the restoration of Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Lewiston.
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society to host Golden Paw Awards
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is set to host the Golden Paw Awards on Thursday, Sept. 12. The event, recognizing the life-saving work of GAHS and honoring those who support its mission, raises awareness and funds to help vulnerable pets in the community. The evening includes a dinner catered by Grazi To Go, […]
Historic photos: See the neighborhood around the FX Marcotte store in Lewiston
Read the story: F.X. Marcotte’s legacy goes far beyond home furnishings