Hebron Academy, because it is tax-exempt, avoids paying taxes and, would prefer to continue not to. Gosh — who wouldn’t? Ambrose Bierce, the author of “The Devil’s Dictionary,” describes a corporation as: “An ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility.” A non-profit corporation, like Hebron Academy, might therefore be defined as an ingenious […]
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Judy A. Scott
1955 – 2012 LEWISTON — Judy A. Scott, 57, a resident of Riley Road, Sabattus, died Sunday morning at her daughter’s residence, following a long illness, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lewiston, April 11, 1955, the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy (Smith) Gustus. She was employed with Rite Aid […]
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Police log
Auburn * Steven Frazier, 45, of 176.5 Blake St., Lewiston, theft and assault, 3:32 p.m. Sunday at Walmart. Lewiston * Anthony Paul Giguere, 21, of 150 College St. No. 2, burglary, criminal mischief, possession or transfer of burglar’s tools, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, violation of bail conditions, 11:50 p.m. Saturday at 6 Shawmut […]
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Animal Tales: Boy turns shelter animals into video stars in hopes of adoption
LEWISTON — Linus Obenhaus doesn’t have to work too hard to capture Flora’s good side. The young cat rubs her chin across the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s rope toy and purrs. She walks across 12-year-old Linus’ lap and purrs. She looks into his video camera … and purrs. As cat adoption videos go, this one […]
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DeCosta — Hairston
Martina DeCosta and Stephen Hairston POLAND — Jeri and Greg Bartley of Poland and Peter DeCosta of Lawrence, Kansas, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Martina Ann DeCosta of Lewiston, to Stephen B. Hairston of Lewiston. The future bride attended Edward Little High School and is currently enrolled in classes to further her education. […]
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50th anniversary celebrated
Paul and Rita Dube LEWISTON — Paul and Rita Dube of Lewiston, were married 50 years ago on Sept. 8, 1962, in the beautiful upper church at Saints Peter and Paul Basilica. They renewed their marriage vows on Sept. 8 in the same place, before a group of 125 family members and friends. Their four […]
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W. LaRochelle: History proves the contrary
In an article titled “Lesson from Saudi Arabia ” (Dec. 9), Bates professor Loring M. Danforth asserted that many Americans harbor “dangerously inaccurate” ideas about Islam. But in light of the ideas he presented, I feel compelled to reply that his report is a dangerously false depiction of the religion, a politically correct whitewash. Danforth […]