U.S. culture is rapidly changing. So is the true meaning of Christmas. The first syllable of Christmas evidently defines its meaning and purpose. The only obvious reason for the holiday is to celebrate that birth. Whether or not it is celebrated that way … it is what it is. Non-believers and so-so believers are turning […]
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No curbside Christmas tree pickup in Twin Cities
LEWISTON — Twin Cities residents can’t leave their Christmas trees at the curb this year, according to officials. Both Lewiston and Auburn have set up drop-off locations for residents to bring their used trees. There will be no city curbside Christmas tree collection in either city this year. In Lewiston, residents can bring their trees […]
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Christmas carolers sought in Rumford
RUMFORD — A group of fitness center people at the Greater Rumford Community Center are seeking others of all ages for a Christmas caroling event in the community starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. A practice for the event will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the GRCC. “Join us at […]
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S. Lessard: Where’s the Christmas tree?
My cousin had just returned here after 30-plus years, so I wanted to show her the Christmas tree in the square by the old Peck’s building and other city lights. We rode all around Lewiston and the outskirts only to find many homes in the dark. What’s with this? No tree, no lights and no […]
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Androscoggin GOP to meet
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Republican Committee will meet at the Lewiston Armory on Monday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. Discussion of future elections will be held, as well as a Christmas event.
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How Christmas came to be a holiday in Maine
Christmas: without doubt it’s to most Americans the foremost holiday. So much so, it’s hard to believe that this has by no means been the case in Maine. For during much of our history, Christmas was a day when students attended their classes and employees routinely showed up for work. How then did Christmas get […]
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Police help Lewiston kindergartners catch fugitive gingerbread men
LEWISTON — Kindergartners at Montello Elementary were sworn in as junior investigators Tuesday. The 38 children joined U.S. Deputy Marshal Ryan Guay and Lewiston police Detective William Brochu in a task force whose mission was to track and capture five gingerbread men. The goal was for students to act out the classic “Gingerbread Man” story, […]