1932 – 2012 LEWISTON — Ernest R. LaBrie, 79, of 100 Campus Ave., Lewiston, has gone to his heavenly home. On the morning of Nov. 29, he passed away unexpectedly, with his wife, Jacqueline, at his side. Though he was frail in health, he was strong in spirit and had eternal faith in God. He […]
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Habitat for Humanity seeks board members in Androscoggin, Oxford counties
LEWISTON — Since the beginning of its affiliate in 1987, Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity has gone through many cycles, as time passed and the people involved changed. AHFH has just entered a new phase, with a great need. To ensure that Habitat can successfully support the members and families of Androscoggin and Oxford counties, new […]
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Humane Society to hold open house Dec. 9
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will open its doors for an open house from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. Santa will also be at the shelter for “Pet photos with Santa.” The Humane Society is encouraging area residents to take a closer look at the role their animal shelter plays […]
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H.S. Hockey: St. Dom’s and Lewiston return strong squads
LEWISTON — Not so long ago, and nearly every fall like clockwork, St. Dominic Academy coaches would select one of the hockey team’s more versatile and dependable forwards, sit him down and break to him the news that he would continue his career with the Saints as a defenseman. “All of a sudden we’re getting […]
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Q&A: Developer Nathan Szanton talks about his Bates Mill project in Lewiston
Developer Nathan Szanton’s latest project — The Lofts at Bates Mill in Lewiston — brings him deep satisfaction on two counts: It revives a long-vacant mill building and more than half the apartments he built were rented before it formally opened. By its Nov. 8 grand opening, the $9.2 million project had 32 of its […]
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2012-12 H.S. Hockey Overview
Boys’ Class A The same teams continue to appear year after year in this space predicting the top contenders in Maine high school boys’ ice hockey. Tradition-rich schools like Lewiston, St. Dom’s, Biddeford and Waterville have been consistent performers for several years, while teams like Thornton Academy, Edward Little, Scarborough, Bangor, Cheverus and Falmouth poke […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Christopher Buda, 19, of 476 Court St. No. 1, operating after suspension and criminal mischief, 4:16 p.m. Saturday at Northern Avenue and North River Road. * Nabega Nankema, 20, of 268 Blake St., Lewiston, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 4:49 p.m. Saturday at Walmart. * Peter Edward Babb, 45, of 154 […]
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Welcoming Maine to screen film Wednesday
LEWISTON — The PBS documentary film “Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness” will be screened at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the hall at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. Hosting the screening is Welcoming Maine, a community group that works to improve social integration between new and native Mainers. The film, […]
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Face Time: Buffy Dumont — Business coach, positive thinker
LEWISTON — Buffy Dumont is a notary public, an actor for Monmouth Community Players, a leadership trainer and coach, and that’s not all. We also hear she makes a mean snow angel. Name: Buffy Dumont Age: 38 Lives: Lewiston, proudly raised and educated in Monmouth What makes a good leader? I love this question because […]