LEWISTON — The Lewiston Elks Lodge 371 has announced the winners of its local Hoop Shoot competition held Dec. 9 at Hasty Community Center in Auburn. Several area youngsters competed in the contest; five earned the title of local champion and will advance to the district contest to be held at Cony High School in […]
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Saint Dominic Academy Elementary Campus honor roll
LEWISTON — The honor roll has been announced for the first quarter at Saint Dominic Academy Elementary Campus. High honors Grade 1: Reese Belanger, Connor Cyr, Carlotta Dolci, Garrett Kendall, Nicholas LeBrasseur, Taylor Melvin, Campbell Perryman, Ellena Stepp. Grade 2: Alexia Barnes, Lily Beauchesne, Autumne Blais, Connor Brann, Ella Caron, Lydia Chapman, Hannah Johndro, Erik […]
Lyceum seeking artistic bling
LEWISTON — Lyceum Gallery is accepting submissions for “BLING!,” an exhibit of jewelry and hand-crafted items that sparkle. The show will open Feb. 1, with a submission deadline of Dec. 30. Lyceum is a fine art and craft gallery that features works by a core group of resident artists along with themed and invitational exhibits of work […]
Lucille M. Cantin
LEWISTON — Lucille M. Cantin, (Sister Marie Marc Cantin, o.s.u), 91, passed away at St. Mary’s dYouville Pavilion, Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 21. Lucille was born in Springvale, April 25, 1921, the daughter of Abdias and Laura (Sevigny) Cantin. She attended Holy Family school in Sanford and graduated from the Mount Merici Academy High School. She […]
Rita Dolores Galipeau
BOLIVIA, N.C. — Rita Dolores Galipeau-Aubin her heavenly Father welcomed her home with arms wide open on died Dec. 20. She was born Oct. 5, 1936, in Lewiston. She dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She loved to dance, laugh and play cards with her sisters and mother. She was an amazing cook […]
Bertrand R. Belanger
LEWISTON — Bertrand R. Belanger, 87, of College Street, Lewiston, died Monday, Dec. 24, at Central Maine Medical Center, after a long illness. He was born in Auburn, May 30, 1925, son of the late Alphonse and Antoinette (Poulin) Belanger. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Bertrand married the love of his […]
In his second business, he’s on a roll
MINOT — Since Bruce Adams’ Reed Party store in Auburn closed in 2010, he’s been a one-man business, no storefront, no employees. Adams will tell you he’s on a roll. For the last two years he’s been Toilet Paper Plus! The “plus” this month? Santa suits. From his Center Street store, Adams used to sell […]
Police log
Charges Auburn * Leroy Hall, 56, transient, domestic violence assault, 9:09 p.m. Friday at 63 School St. * Kirstie Teague, 21, of 44 Prospect Ave., Lewiston, operating after suspension, 12:35 a.m. Saturday on Veterans Memorial Bridge. * Ryan O’Hara, 28, of 83 Gamage Ave., operating after suspension, 1:14 a.m. Saturday on Main Street. Lewiston * Philip Blais, […]
Readers’ favorite holiday recipes
The tastes. The laughs. The memories. Three readers share their favorite holiday recipes and what makes them special to them. Durable delights Dennise Dullea Whitley, Norway From the early 1950s to this Christmas, the Dullea family of Norway has enjoyed our mother’s spritz cookies, even though she passed away in 1987. Every Christmas, the holiday […]