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Alfred LaPointe Jr.
1932 – 2013 LEWISTON — Alfred “Fred” LaPointe Jr. of Lewiston passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 30, after an extended illness. He was born on Oct. 15, 1932, in Danville, the son of the late Alfred LaPointe Sr. and Louise (Deschamps) LaPointe. He attended St. Louis Catholic School and St. Dominic Regional High School, […]
In the Crease: Silence ending, time for action on NCAA tourney
As if there isn’t enough of a buzz in the area hockey community these days, it’s about to get cranked up another few decibels real soon. It feels as though it’s been years since the NCAA, Bowdoin College, the Maine Sports Commission and the Androscoggin Bank Colisee jointly announced that the 2014 NCAA Division III […]
Lewiston couple honors American and Kalinga customs with dual wedding
AUBURN — Even after Saturday’s “I do’s,” the “I pronounce you” and the kiss, Harold and Joan Millette wanted to be more married. So, the Lewiston newlyweds walked a rose-petal path up the aisle and disappeared. When they returned to the backyard ceremony minutes later, the bride’s traditional white dress was replaced by a swirling, […]
Crowd shows anger at Anthem insurance session in Auburn
AUBURN — For more than three hours, they were angry and they were heard. Hundreds of people packed Kirk Hall at Central Maine Community College on Thursday night for a comment session on Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s controversial new insurance proposal that would force individual policy holders into a network with MaineHealth providers. […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Aug. 26 were as follows: first, Richard Allen and Richard Balian; second, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; third, Mary Trafton and Luke Merry; fourth, Cynthia and Bill Clifford. Winners on Aug. 27 were: first, David Lock and Mike True; […]
Lewiston Library hosts Affordable Care Act discussion
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library and the Maine chapter of the AARP will host a discussion Sept. 4 on the finer points of the Affordable Care Act. The program, “The Affordable Care Act and You,” will be presented by AARP representative Ellen Harris-Howard at 6 p.m. in the library’s Callahan Hall. Harris-Howard will discuss the […]
All Out for Girl Scouts kick-off rally, community day coming up
AUBURN — Girl Scouts of Maine is collaborating with the Grand Lodge of Maine and Healthy Androscoggin to present a Girl Scout Kick-Off Rally and Informational Community Day. Girls, families and community members are invited to attend All Out for Girl Scouts from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the United Methodist Church […]
Coyote expert to speak at Auburn library
AUBURN — A program on “Predators and Prey, a Healthy Maine Landscape, and Us” will be given at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, Auburn Public Library, Androscoggin Community Room. Geri Vistein, a conservation biologist and expert on coyotes, will give a presentation on coyotes in Maine. This free program is open to all. Despite the […]