HOUSTON, Texas — Although Robert “Pontius” Pilot, 84, formerly of 81 Rosedale St., Lewiston, possessed an unwavering will to live and a seemingly invincible constitution, having survived numerous strokes, heart attacks, triple bypass surgeries, and even a brain aneurysm at the age of 72, he finally passed away April 5, at the Terrace Assisted Living […]
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Donation helps ‘keep neighbor warm’
LEWISTON — Larry Marcoux, community committee service chairman of the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Club, recently presented Community Concepts with a check for $3,000 to help those less fortunate, on behalf of the Rotary Foundation. The donation will benefit the “Keep Your Neighbor Warm” campaign. “The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Club has always been committed to supporting the needs […]
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Nicola Wells elected to MPBN board
LEWISTON — The Maine Public Broadcasting Network has announced that Nicola Wells of Lewiston has been elected to its board of trustees. “The Board of Trustees has overall governance and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization,” said board chairman Henry L. P. Schmelzer. “Trustees are elected for various reasons, such as their community networks or certain […]
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Optimists learn how to save on electricity bills
The L-A Optimist Club president, Chris Bilodeau, presents a copy of the Optimist Creed to guest speaker Deborah Blais from Electricity Maine. Blais updated the club on how individuals and companies can save money on electricity bills by using Electricity Maine services. The Optimist Club meets twice a month at Chopsticks Restaurant in Lewiston for […]
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Murphy Center gets library grant
LEWISTON — The Margaret Murphy Center for Children has been awarded a $5,000 donation from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation to be used toward replenishing and modernizing the library space. Funds will be used toward books, periodicals and new library technology. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with the generous donation from the STK foundation.” […]
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McMahon School honor roll
LEWISTON — The McMahon Elementary School honor roll for the second trimester has been announced. High honors Grade four: Daniel Chizmar, Lucas Duncan, Abygail Handlon, Veda Leclerc, Natalie Adams, Tyler Freeman, Kaycie Lussier, Ryan Verrill, Alexander Reblin. Grade five: Bree Bergeron, Kelsie Lynch, Alex Robert, Lindsey Rousseau, Madison Roy, Robert Myslik, Abbie Howe, Tyler Marcoux. […]
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Beam: Pinnacle bottling will stay at White Rock in Lewiston after sale
LEWISTON — Alcohol giant Beam Inc. said Wednesday it intends to keep the bottling work in Lewiston for two brands it’s buying from White Rock Distilleries. Two days after announcing Beam would buy Pinnacle Vodka and Calico Jack brands and related assets for $605 million, a team was here greeting workers at White Rock, Beam […]
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Teen Opportunities Fair to be held at Lewiston library
LEWISTON — The Lewiston and Auburn public libraries are hosting the first Teen Opportunities Fair on Saturday, April 28, in the Lewiston Public Library’s Callahan Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature exhibits and displays from a number of local businesses and agencies who employ local teenagers or provide services or […]
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AL Sports Hall of Fame: Tewhey holds onto history
LEWISTON — At game’s end, John Tewhey didn’t truly know the piece of history he had been given. The starting Lewiston lineman was awarded the game ball that day after his Blue Devils had beaten their rivals from Edward Little. “Every senior picked a game to get the game ball,” said Tewhey. “I got the […]