Senior Cribbage League winners LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Jan. 3 were: first, Henry Maheux and Ronnie Gould; second, Don Haley and Norm Bissonnette; third, Betty Ames and Val Asselin; fourth, Mickie and Bob Cielinski; fifth, Monique Nadeau and Terry Chambers. Next game will be […]
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College Transitions program for adults starts Jan. 15
LEWISTON — Lewiston Adult Education is now accepting applications for the Winter College Transitions Program. This program is designed for individuals looking to increase their earning potential by earning a two or four year degree. Any GED/high school diploma-holding resident of Androscoggin County accepted to the program may participate at no cost. Designed to help […]
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Katherine Anna Lessard
PORTLAND — Katherine Anna Lessard, 65, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, with her daughter by her side. She was born Aug. 30, 1947, to Theresa and Albert Lessard. Kathy spent most of her years working at Intown Manor followed by Marshwood and most recently at Central Maine Medical Center. Kathy had many […]
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Jane Skelton Taintor
SCARBOROUGH — Jane Skelton Taintor, 86, died peacefully Jan. 7, at Holbrook Health Center, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born in Boston, Aug. 4, 1926, to Harold and Agnes Skelton and raised in Lewiston. Born with spina bifida, Jane spent much of her youth in hospitals, in braces, casts and wheelchairs. Her doctors […]
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Fire, police, military hockey tourney opens this weekend
LEWISTON — The Maine Army and Air National Guards hockey teams will compete for bragging rights Friday at The Maine Event, Battle on Ice at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, adjutant general of the Maine National Guard, will drop the ceremonial puck at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 11. “Members of our organization […]
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Lewiston launches 2013 low-income tax credit campaign
LEWISTON — Volunteers will add a Saturday seminar with tips for living on a tight budget to their low-income tax-preparation effort this year. The city of Lewiston and the CASH Coalition will present seminars from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Jan. 26 on home weatherization, nutrition, home finance, using coupons and finding a better job […]
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Twin City Financial moves
LEWISTON — Twin City Financial Group, formerly Champoux Financial Services, announces the opening of its new office at 918 Sabattus St. It’s approximately one mile from its previous location. Co-owners and financial advisers Mike Godin and Austin Albert said the move was a result of continued growth and expansion of the wealth management and financial […]
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Boys’ H.S. basketball: Devils change direction on Eagles
LEWISTON — The first three quarters of Tuesday night’s KVAC tilt seemed to confirm what the standings showed — Messalonskee and Lewiston were headed in two different directions at the season’s halfway point. In the fourth quarter, though, both teams did an about face, one that Lewiston hopes will ultimately be the start of a […]
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Film on homeless youth in Lewiston debuts Jan. 17
LEWISTON — The public is invited to the debut of a 40-minute documentary about area homeless youth. The 40-minute film, “Homeless Youth in Lewiston, Who Are They and What Can You Do?” was made by the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council. It will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Downstage at L/A Arts, […]
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Police log
Charges Androscoggin County Auburn * Lacey Mace, 21, of 56 Blake St., No. 1, Lewiston, warrant, 9 p.m. Monday on Broad Street. * Catherine Bauer, 19, of 1495 Pownal Road, criminal trespass, 11:31 a.m. Tuesday at 20 Beckett St. Lewiston * Michael Kenneth Williams, 47, of 25 Marston St., No. 307, domestic violence assault, assault, […]