LEWISTON — Five months ago, Tanya Caron was unemployed and homeless, spending her nights at Hope Haven Gospel Mission. Today, she has an apartment and works delivering Sun Journal newspapers seven days a week. Delivering papers doesn’t pay a lot, about a $1 per house per week plus tips. “But it’s a start,” Caron said. […]
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Josiah Little
AUBURN — A caption in the Sights Unseen column on Page B8 on Sunday, Aug. 4, should have said Josiah Little, shown in a portrait, at one time owned much of Lewiston after buying most of the shares of the Pejepscot Proprietors. He also was the father of Edward Little and was not the 39th […]
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Surprise over tax hike shows public’s apathy
It’s said that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. But vigilance is impossible unless people make an honest effort to stay informed. We were prepared to deliver a stern rebuke to the uninformed and apathetic this morning, but that would be pointless. That you are reading a newspaper likely shows you are an informed, […]
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Local high school students win Saint Michael’s College Book Award
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local high school students were awarded the 2013 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience. Andrew Boucher of Byron, a student at Lincoln Academy. Alyssa Brands of Bryant Pond, a student at Telstar Regional High School. Patrick Buzza of Auburn, a student at Edward Little […]
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Seniors award scholarship
The Lewiston Senior Citizens awards a $500 scholarship to the child or grandchild of one of the group’s members. This year’s recipient is Jacob Boyd, son of Shawn and Melissa Boyd. His grandmother is a member of the Lewiston Senior Citizens. Boyd graduated from Edwards Little High School in June and will enter Central Maine […]
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Well done – Student achievements
GORHAM — Molly Elizabeth Metevier graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Maine on May 11 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. While at the University of Southern Maine, she worked part time with children who have developmental disabilities as a behavioral health professional. She was also a member of the Golden Key […]
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Well done – student achievements
ORONO — Alendra Delia-Anne Harris, daughter of George and Shelley Harris of Auburn, was awarded a degree of Bachelor of Arts in theatre from the University of Maine at Orono on May 11. She is a 2009 graduate of Edward Little High School. — ORONO — Thomas Michael Puiia, son of Tom and Linda Puiia […]