LEWISTON — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services is looking for volunteer advocates to respond to its 24-hour crisis and support line and make a difference in the lives of people affected by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, stalking or sexual harassment. Volunteer advocates listen and provide support, information, and referrals to people calling for […]
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Heart Month to feature many activities
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute will mark Heart Month in February with a variety of activities. Feb. 1: Go Red for Women: The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute staff will wear something red in support of the American Heart Association’s campaign to raise awareness of women and cardiovascular disease. The […]
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Limited room available on veterans stone
LEWISTON — Veterans and family members of veterans are reminded to act without delay to have a name engraved on the 25th monument at Veterans Memorial Park. A veteran must have an honorable discharge or have been discharged from the military with a general discharge under honorable conditions, according to Joseph Paradis, founder of the […]
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Girls’ H.S. Hockey: Devils get back on track
Five different players scored and the Blue Devils converted on power play, shorthanded and even-strength opportunities to defeat Brunswick, 6-0, at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Erin Hubbard scored a pair of goals and added two assists for the Devils (14-4), while Erica Lemieux and Mikaela Brown each picked up a goal and an assist. Brianna […]
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Boys’ H.S. Hockey: Devils down Dragons
The Blue Devils started the stretch drive with a 3-2 win over the resilient Dragons. They dominated for long stretches, particularly early, and spoiled an excellent game from Brunswick goalie Blake Alexander (31 saves). “It’s a really big game because it’s kind of a turning point for the season going into playoffs,” junior forward Kyle […]
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Federal immigration rules continue to be felt at local level
LEWISTON — Federal immigration and refugee resettlement policies will continue to be felt by local communities, federal officials told a roomful of city and social agency representatives Wednesday. Eskinder Negash, director of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, and Larry Bartlett, director of the Office of Refugee Admissions, discussed immigration policies at Lewiston City Hall. […]
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Free tax help for small-business owners slated
LEWISTON — Women, Work & Community will offer “Small Business Owners Tax Workshop” in Lewiston, Norway and Farmington. It is designed for individuals with business income to report, whether they plan to do their own taxes or work with a professional tax preparer. The workshops will be held from 5 to p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, […]
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Baxter brewery expanding production in Lewiston
LEWISTON — As cans clattered down the production line in the hops-heavy air of Baxter Brewing Co., founder Luke Livingston fretted over plans to quadruple the flow of beer from his corner of the Bates Mill. Outside, contractors had spent several days thawing the expansion site with heaters before breaking ground. When they finally dug […]
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Topic of Stanton meeting on Feb. 4 will be Maine Butterfly Survey
AUBURN — A talk about the Maine Butterfly Survey will be presented Monday, Feb. 4, at the monthly meeting of the Stanton Bird Club. The presentation will be by Phillip deMaynadier, a wildlife biologist for Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. He will discuss “The Maine Butterfly Atlas: Keeping Track of Scaled Jewels.” The […]
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La Rencontre will be Feb. 1
Schedule will change in March, April LEWISTON — The next edition of La Rencontre, the Franco-American Heritage Center’s monthly French language luncheon, will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, at the center’s Heritage Hall. February’s meal will consist of a bowl of clam chowder, two finger rolls with a choice of filling […]