ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY — The Medicine Take-Back held Sept. 29 was a huge success. Despite the rain, the take-back sites across Androscoggin County collected and disposed of 1,437 pounds of unwanted and expired medicines. Combined with the Spring Medicine Take-Back, 3800 pounds of unwanted and unused medicines were collected from county residents. That’s just under two […]
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Carmen C. Rioux
AUBURN — Carmen C. Rioux, 76, of Lewiston, died Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Auburn, July 25, 1936, a daughter of the late Roland and Adrienne (St. Hilaire) Langlois. She was educated in local schools. Carmen married the […]
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Velocipede at Guthries
On Friday, Dec. 7, the musical duo Velocipede will perform at She Doesn’t Like Guthries in Lewiston. Baron Collins-Hill plays mandolin and tenor guitar. Julia Plumb performs fiddle, viola and foot percussion. Together, they play tunes from New England, Quebec, Appalachia, Scandinavia and the British Isles. Velocipede plays with a tight, close sound, staying true […]
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Mary E. ‘Betty’ Crowley
AUBURN — Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Filliettaz) Crowley, 88, a resident of Lewiston and North Ft. Myers, Fla., died Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Hospice House following a short illness. She was born in Lewiston, May 19, 1924, the eldest daughter of the late Brig. Gen. Charles M. and Catherine (Conley) Filliettaz. She attended St. Joseph’s […]
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Bake, food sale on Dec. 8 at home AUBURN — A bake/food sale with white elephant items will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Odd Fellows’ and Rebekahs’ Home, 85 Caron Lane, off Minot Avenue. There will also be raffles. For more information, call Diane Treacy at 786-4616. Travelers […]
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‘Night of Remembrance’ planned at Lewiston church
LEWISTON — Pathway Vineyard Church will present “A Night of Remembrance” for anyone who has lost a loved one this year. The church seeks to start a new tradition this Christmas season. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the church, 12 Foss Road. The event will be a time […]
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Lewiston teachers to get 2.8 percent raises in new contract
LEWISTON — In a just-approved, three-year labor contract, Lewiston’s 434 teachers will get, on average, a 2.8 percent raise this year at a cost of $540,000 to taxpayers. The money for raises is covered in the existing budget, Superintendent Bill Webster said. “We made a provision in the budget for the expectation on what we […]
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Of 13 top rural hospitals, five in Maine
A national group has deemed 13 rural hospitals to be the best in the country. Of the 13, five are in Maine. “Maine has done something that’s really amazing,” said Missy Danforth, senior director for hospital ratings for the Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C.-based organization that tracks health care safety, quality and value and uses […]
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Lewiston Dems to meet Dec. 12
LEWISTON — The Lewiston City Democratic Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Lewiston Armory Memorial on Central Avenue. All Lewiston Democrats are encouraged to attend. All attendees are asked to enter through the “AA” doors in the back of the building. Please bring canned goods to donate to a local […]
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Bates College ensembles will give trio of concerts
LEWISTON — Three musical ensembles featuring Bates College students will perform Dec. 5, 6 and 8 at Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. Led by Tom Snow, the Bates Jazz Band will perform an array of styles at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. The band will play arrangements for large and small ensembles in genres from […]