LISBON — A local man was arrested following a car chase, crash and foot pursuit early Tuesday morning. Gerald Burnsworth, 19, of 14 Park St., was charged at 2:19 a.m. Tuesday with operating under the influence, operating without a license, unauthorized use of property, refusing to submit to arrest, leaving the scene of an accident […]
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State discovers unexpected $14.3 million
AUGUSTA — State finance officials have found an extra $14.3 million in state revenue, not under the couch cushions but as a result of a recent accounting delay by Maine Revenue Services.That revelation could throw a wrench into budget negotiations as the Legislature’s second session winds down.Rep. Patrick Flood, R-Winthrop, House chairman of the Appropriations […]
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City considers deal to take over canals
LEWISTON — The city would take over the downtown canal system under a plan going before City Councilors Tuesday night. Councilors are scheduled to vote on a transfer agreement with Next Era, formerly Florida Power and Light, at their regular meeting, which begins at 7 p.m in Lewiston City Hall. Under the plan, Lewiston would close […]
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Riverfront master plan draft released
LEWISTON — The near-to-last draft of a master plan focusing on the city’s riverfront was made public Tuesday morning. City officials emailed the draft of the Riverfront Island Master plan to a list of interested residents and subscribers Tuesday afternoon in advance of the final public hearing on the plan. The plan is also available […]
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Mills is presented Principal’s Award
LEWISTON — Rachel Mills of Lewiston, a senior at Lewiston High School, has been selected to receive the 2012 Principal’s Award, Principal Gus Leblanc has announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Rachel has distinguished herself as an outstanding student […]
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Science After Hours
“Oh, wow! Oh, my!” said Nathaniel Robichaud, 9, of Lewiston, as he pulled a three dimensional triangle from a tub of soapy water. Robichaud had predicted each face of his geo-pane would be a soapy, iridescent bubble. What actually happened amazed all at Museum L-A’s Science After Hours educational program Tuesday after school. “All the […]
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Energetic Shanneyganock band on first tour in Maine
The Newfoundland band Shanneyganock, known for its ballads, shanties and jigs and reels, will give three concerts in Maine in mid-April. LEWISTON — New England Celtic Arts will present Newfoundland traditional band Shanneyganock at the Franco-American Heritage Center on Tuesday, April 17. The group will also perform at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in Carthage […]
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Claudette A. Lizotte
CHICOPEE, Mass. — Claudette A. (Seguin) Lizotte, 72, of the Aldenville section of Chicopee, was called safely home on Friday, March 30.She was born in Lewiston, June 3, 1939, the daughter of the late Camillien and Marie Anne (Hebert) Seguin. She was a communicant of St. Rose de Lima Church in Aldenville.She leaves her daughters, […]
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James B ‘Brad’ Payne
TOGUS — James B “Brad” Payne, 68, a resident of Brunswick, passed away early Monday, March 26, at the VA Medical center with his children by his side.Brad was born in Lewiston, Aug. 13, 1943, a son of John D. and Irene (Vincent) Payne. He was educated in local schools and following high school, he […]
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B. Swett-Thibeault: So many opportunities
For the past several weekends, I have been fortunate to take in the many opportunities in the communities of Lewiston and Auburn to listen, watch, laugh and relax from the negativity that abounds all around us. The Franco-American Heritage Center, Bates College, L/A Arts, Public Theatre, Community Little Theater, and now the Center Stage Ensemble […]