LEWISTON — Therese M. Lafrance, 87, a resident of Pleasant Street, Lewiston, died Tuesday, Jan. 1., at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center following a short illness with her family by her side. She was born in Waterville, Jan. 6, 1925, the daughter of the late Napoleon and Josephine (Parent) Grevois. Therese was a member of […]
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Borrowing e-books LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library will offer two Saturday workshops covering the process of borrowing e-books from the library collection. The first session on Jan. 12 will be for Kindle users and the second session on Jan. 19 will be aimed at all other devices including iPads, Nooks, mobile phones, tablets and […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Mt. Ararat slips past Lewiston
LEWISTON — Shots went up, 61 in all for the Lewiston High School boys’ basketball team Wednesday night against Mt. Ararat. One might assume with that many opportunities, the Blue Devils handled the Eagles, who only launched 41 shots on the night. But you must take advantage of those numbers, something Lewiston failed to do […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Lewiston avenges loss to Leavitt/Edward Little
LEWISTON — The Lewiston and Leavitt/Edward Little girls’ hockey programs know they are regional and state championship contenders. That’s the long-term view. In the here-and-now, with a total of nine seniors between them, the neighbors never know exactly what to expect on any given regular-season night when they hit the ice. Take Lewiston’s 6-1 victory […]
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No tree pickup in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The city will offer no curbside collection of discarded Christmas trees this year due to budgetary constraints. Trees can be taken to: * Public Works yard, 103 Adams Ave. (open 24 hours a day; a sign will indicate the disposal area); * The city’s solid waste facility, 424 River Road (open 7:15 a.m. […]
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CareerCenter’s January schedule set
LEWISTON — For those who have resolved to train for a new career or get a better job in 2013, the Lewiston CareerCenter schedule for January includes two job fairs, as well as programming for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their employability. Two jobs fairs will […]
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King to appear on national news shows
LEWISTON — Maine’s newest U.S. senator is poised to make a national splash this week as he appears on two of the country’s most watched television news and politics shows. Independent Angus King, a former Maine governor, will be sworn in to the U.S. Senate on Thursday. He will appear on “NBC Nightly News” in […]
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Meadowview seniors plan trips LEWISTON — Meadowview Senior Complex will host the following trips, which are open to all. Profit from some of the trips helps residents in different activities. March 15, Spirit of Riverdance & Celtic Woman in Massachusetts; price includes bus, meal and show. April 6 Sugar Party in Lac Megantic, Canada; price […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Mohamed Yunis, 24, of 5 Knox St., on a charge of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 4:14 p.m. Monday at 33 Walnut St. * Wesley Derick Weekes, 20, of 37 Davis St., on a warrant and charges of violating conditions of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, […]
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Olive P. Poisson
LEWISTON — Olive P. Poisson, 89, of Lewiston passed away Friday, Dec. 28, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavillion following a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Berlin, N.H., Nov. 1, 1923, a daughter of Arthur and Odelie (Jacques) Perreault. She grew up in the Berlin area and attended Berlin schools. On […]