LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Library is a participating site is this year’s World Book Night, an annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person to person. Each year on April 23, tens of thousands of people go out into their communities and give half a million free World Book Night paperbacks to light […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Erik Devin Butler, 19, of 214 Blake St., No. 6, Lewiston, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, minor possessing liquor, 5:19 p.m. Friday at Hannaford. * Dylan Ford Newell, 19, of 35 Elmwood Road, violating condition of release, minor possessing liquor, 7:19 p.m. Friday at Hannaford. * Zachary James Adams, 32, of […]
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Lepage Bakeries owner working on deal to acquire Biddeford Hostess plant
BIDDEFORD — The Georgia-based owner of Auburn’s Lepage Bakeries has signed an agreement to acquire several of Hostess’ food brands and bakeries, including the one in Biddeford. A spokesman for Flowers Foods, of Thomasville, Ga., Monday morning confirmed for the Bangor Daily News that Hostess’ bakery in Biddeford is included on the list of bakeries […]
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Andy County Dems to meet Jan. 24
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Central Avenue. Please enter through the “C C” doors in the front, to the right as you are facing the building. Members will discuss proposed bylaw changes. All registered Androscoggin County Democrats are encouraged […]
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Sex offender notification
Sex offender notification The following person meets Lewiston Police Department’s policy on community notification. Offender’s name: Thomas Wing Age: 47 Street address: 5 Acadia Ave., Lewiston Conviction: Two counts, unlawful sexual contact Date of conviction: July 12, 2012 Record location: Androscoggin County Superior Court Registrant type: Lifetime registrant Harassment or threatening of offenders is unlawful.
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Veterans to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
LEWISTON — American Legion Post 22 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Lewiston Armory, Central Avenue. Unit 22 Auxiliary will meet at 5:15 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle and prizes will be awarded. A paid-up membership card is needed for attending members. Membership dues can be paid at that […]
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Police log
Charges Androscoggin County * Benny Judd, 65, of 42 Pine Ridge Road, Sabattus, trafficking in scheduled drugs, 8:26 p.m. Saturday in Sabattus by Maine State Police. * Rodney Garland, 35, of 2 Barbie Lane, Lisbon, warrants, 8:42 p.m. Saturday in Lisbon by Lisbon Police Department. * Brent Clark, 28, of 216 Russell St., Lewiston, operating […]
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Lewiston gives up title in Battle on Ice
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Police Department’s two-time returning champs were narrowly defeated Sunday in the championship round of the Battle on Ice hockey tournament at the Colisee. Lewiston police fell 5-3 to Sanford police Sunday, a day after beating the same team 9-8. “We are back to defend our title,” Lewiston police Detective Jim Theiss […]
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Bates president featured speaker at Thursday’s forum
LEWISTON — Bates College President Clayton Spencer will be the featured speaker at the Great Falls Forum lecture series at noon Thursday, Jan. 17, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. Spencer’s talk is titled “Bates and the Engaged Liberal Arts.” Spencer came to Lewiston from Harvard University last July to begin her tenure […]
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Jay teens, robot tackle disk-tossing task
JAY — Almost two hours into their design meeting Thursday night, Dan Lemieux’s Spruce Mountain High School robotics team launched its first Frisbee. True, it didn’t go very far and the launcher wasn’t much to look at. It was an early prototype made of pine doorstops, a piece of aluminum, plywood and a small motor-driven […]