LEWISTON — Two drivers involved in a head-on crash escaped injury Tuesday evening when their cars collided on Cedar Street at around 6:30 p.m. According to Lt. David St. Pierre of the Lewiston Police Department, a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Cory Maillet, 23, of Turner, was traveling on Cedar Street toward Auburn. At that […]
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Shame on Maine leaders for scapegoating the poor
Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald recycled familiar, unsubstantiated stereotypes during his Dec. 12 tirade against “lazy” welfare recipients who move to his city in search of “generous” benefits. Gov. Paul LePage relied on the same convenient myths Wednesday when he told a Bangor Chamber of Commerce audience that Maine “ is the most generous welfare state […]
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H.S. Basketball: Devils dominate Rams
LEWISTON — The average margin of victory of Lewiston’s first three games was a little more than five points, so the Blue Devils were happy to savor a 30-point win over Cony on Tuesday night. Lewiston coach Tim Farrar was happy they didn’t decide to start savoring it too soon. The Blue Devils flew out […]
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Police log
Charges Androscoggin County * Michael Thibeault, 35, of 41 McNamara St., Lewiston, domestic violence assault, 9:23 p.m. Monday at 222A Main St., Lisbon Falls, by Lisbon Police Department. Auburn * Scott Wayne Lee, 22, of 180 Mill St., No. 2, violating conditions of release, 10:24 p.m. Monday at 58 Riverside Drive. Lewiston * Jacinta Hunt, […]
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O’Reilly buys parts side of VIP
LEWISTON — A Missouri-based company is buying VIP Parts, Tires & Service’s parts business with plans to operate inside existing VIP stores. O’Reilly Automotive spokesman Mark Merz said that company already has branches in 39 states but none in New England. Its purchase agreement with VIP is expected to close by Dec. 31. Current parts […]
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Fire hits Horton Street apartment house
LEWISTON — Fire gutted an apartment house on Horton Street Tuesday afternoon and investigators say a candle caused the blaze. Several people called 911 at about 4 p.m. to report flames shooting from the building at 118-120 Horton St. Lewiston fire investigator Paul Ouellette was one of the first on the scene. He said the […]
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R. Poisson: East Ave. sign inaccurate
Every time I travel on East Avenue in Lewiston I go by the entrance to Lewiston High School. There is a sign there that reads “15 miles per hour when children are present.” I don’t think people would find any “children” at that school. The sign should read “… when students are present.” Robert Poisson, […]
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Nutopians will pay tribute to Lennon at New Year’s celebration
LEWISTON — The Nutopians, an award-winning, eight-piece ensemble that celebrates the genius and artistry of John Lennon, will perform at a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Franco-American Heritage Center. The group, created and led by Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step and Tom Dean of Devonsquare, is known for its song narratives, as well as its lead […]
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Microcinema will show experimental, documentary shorts
LEWISTON — Lewiston Microcinema will host an evening of Maine-made films on Thursday, Dec. 20, at She Doesn’t Like Guthries. The experimental and documentary shorts, to be shown beginning at 8 p.m., are as follows: * “Muscle Car,” 3 minutes, David Meikeljohn: A dance-fueled music video for the song “Muscle Car,” by Portland-based hip-hop artist Sontiago, […]