On Tuesday, Jan. 22, Lewiston councilors are planning to vote on entering a 20-year contract with Casella Waste to operate a single-stream recycling facility. The outcome of that vote could have lasting impacts on how much out-of-state waste is imported to central Maine. The single-stream facility would be allowed to process “cardboard, plastic, and other […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Matthew David Piper, 41, of 8 Holly St., Auburn, on a warrant charging violating conditions of release, 5:14 p.m. Friday at 32 Walnut St. * Jennifer Marie Goodwin, 35, of 18 Union St., Wilton, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 1:40 a.m. Saturday at 17 Knox St. Androscoggin County * Erin Crosby, […]
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Patricia A. Buck
1946 – 2013 AUBURN — Patricia (Pat) Buck, 66, of S. Main St., Auburn, died Thursday, Jan. 17, at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, after a long illness. She was born in Lewiston on Aug. 27, 1946, a daughter of the late Rodolphe and Mary (Polisky) Martin. She was educated in local schools. Pat loved […]
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Phoebe Houston
1915 – 2013 AUBURN — Phoebe Houston, 97, of Lemieux Street, Lewiston, died Saturday, Jan. 19, at Clover Manor. She was born in Frenchville, on March 20, 1915, a daughter of the late Joseph and Regina (Gagnon) Bouchard. Phoebe worked for Bates Fabric and Steckino’s. She is survived by two sons, Albert Bouchard of Gilford, N.H. and […]
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Towns, cities report more residents paying off tax liens
In Lewiston, property tax liens are down and property foreclosures for nonpayment of taxes are expected to decline in 2013. In Sabattus, property foreclosures are down markedly: Sixteen in 2011. Four in 2012. In Farmington, liens are steady but foreclosures up, some of that property swamp land. The town will work with owners and hope […]
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Changes in Maine’s family planning system to be program topic
WILTON — On Thursday, Jan. 24, Western Maine Community Action Health Services and the Family Planning Association of Maine are jointly hosting a series of conversations about changes in Maine’s family planning system. In response to a changing healthcare environment, the FPA has made strategic decisions regarding family planning services here in Maine. On Feb. […]
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Jesus Party completes Christmas season
LEWISTON — Ministry directors Rev. Doug and Sonia Taylor of the Jesus Party Urban Youth Outreach successfully wrapped up the 2012 Christmas season with lots of fun memories. The children of the ministry took multiple field trips to area Christmas events. East Auburn Baptist Church reserved seats for the children to enjoy their Christmas musical […]
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D. Gregoire: Councilors must wait on Casella
Please be aware that Tuesday’s Lewiston City Council decision will affect the entire state. Councilors will be asked to: PLEASE WAITE 2 SAVE OUR STATE! In recent weeks, your readers have likely seen articles about the next great “Casella proposal” being considered for approval by the city of Lewiston. It is important that people participate […]
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Casella is a good neighbor, managers say
The only regret Andy Pelletier has about his city’s recycling facility is that it was designed on the fly. “I love our facility, but it was designed as a transfer station, not a zero-sort facility,” said Pelletier, director of public health in Auburn, Mass. Pelletier — like other officials in towns and counties around New […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Thomas sparks Lewiston past Oxford Hills
LEWISTON — Josh Thomas returned to his comfort zone as sixth man for the Lewiston boys’ basketball team four games ago. The Blue Devils have rattled off four consecutive wins. Coincidence? Probably not. Thomas controlled the flow of Friday night’s KVAC contest from the moment he reported to the scorer’s table midway through the first […]