A mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain that spread across Maine on Tuesday could leave behind as much as 8 inches of snow before it moves out Wednesday, National Weather Service meteorologist Steve Capriola said. The storm slicked roads and sent cars sliding across the region. A Carthage man was seriously injured Tuesday […]
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City approves Libbey transfer
LEWISTON — The City Council voted unanimously to transfer ownership of several former mill sites to local developer George Schott during a meeting Tuesday evening, with the understanding that he will prepare the site for future use. The plan devised by Schott and the city will give about 3 acres, including the former Libbey Mill […]
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Girls’ hockey: Stags stick Blue Devils
LEWISTON — It wasn’t quite the marquee matchup fans saw the last time Cheverus and Lewiston faced off in girls’ hockey at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, but last year’s state finalists managed to entertain those gathered at the rink on Monday just the same, squaring off in a tight, end-to-end battle with solid goaltending. For […]
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Hockey: Blue Devils overcome Patriotic Knights
LEWISTON — It took about a period for Lewiston’s top line — and the rest of the squad — to find its legs. It took all of 45 seconds of the second period for it to strike. And it didn’t stop. Colt Steele and Ben Wigant scored a pair of goals, Sam Cloutier added another, […]
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Schott has plans for Cowan Mill site
LEWISTON — Developer George Schott would take over most of the land on the Island Point area and get it ready for future development, according to a proposal going to Lewiston councilors Tuesday night. “Right now, the plan is to prepare that site for use and then go from there when the economy gets better,” […]
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Girls’ hockey: Saints keep rolling
LEWISTON — The one thing perhaps more satisfying for the St. Dom’s girls’ hockey team than scoring three more goals than it did last time it faced Lewiston? The fact that this time, the Saints didn’t allow any. Marisa Zamrock netted six goals and added two assists, Sophie Goulet had a pair of goals and […]
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Boys’ high school: Lewiston takes down St. Dom’s
LEWISTON — Given St. Dom’s penchant for scoring goals — lots of them, and in a hurry — the last thing Lewiston wanted to do Saturday was sit on a two-goal lead going into the third period. Coach Jamie Belleau made sure that message was clear, and Colt Steele proved he was paying attention. Steele […]
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Steering Lewiston: Barrett hits one-year mark
LEWISTON — Ed Barrett doesn’t let people photograph his desk. “That was the rule in Bangor,” he says. It’s not that he’s ashamed of it. It’s just that it’s cluttered with papers, reports, memos, news articles and other kinds of information. As city administrator, he tries to read it all — and he does pretty […]
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Chocolate goodies galore
LEWISTON — A roomful of chocolate delights to nibble on. Pastries, cakes, mousses and other delicacies made by a dozen of Lewiston-Auburn area’s fine restaurants and professional bakers. That’s what “Chocolat” — Lewiston Middle School’s second annual chocolate fundraiser — is all about. The event supporting school activities will be held from 1 to 3:30 […]