Study results, goals to be discussed at a public meeting on Dec. 10 LEWISTON — Since the 1940s, community learning surrounding the Androscoggin River has been an integral part of a Bates College education. This fall, junior and senior environmental studies majors at Bates College are in the midst of a “capstone” course, which challenges […]
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Lewiston Elks to hold annual Hoop Shoot
AUBURN — On Sunday, Dec. 9, the Lewiston Elks Lodge 371 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest at the Hasty Community Center. Registration for the event will start at 8 a.m., with the competition starting at 9. Children ages 8-13 are eligible to participate, and will compete separately in age groups (8-9, […]
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Do it yourself Christmas-style AUBURN — If you missed Black Friday deals, the Auburn Public Library has some even better Christmas savings. Join us at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Androscoggin Community Room for two Do It Yourself craft projects that would make memorable Christmas presents. On Dec. […]
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Joan C. Williamson
GREENE — Joan C. Williamson, 57, of Greene, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, at her home. She was born in Lewiston, Nov. 1, 1955, daughter of Real and Laure Tanguay Perreault. She was educated in Lewiston schools and raised two children whom she supported and counseled. Joan enjoyed raising AKC English Springer spaniels and caring […]
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Special troop, unique fundraiser
AUBURN — Cody Malpass had been in the Scouts for five years when the decision was made: He should leave his troop. He had joined the Scouts when he was 7 and soon fell in love with camping and wilderness survival training. But when he was about 12, Cody, who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and […]
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Snow falls, cars crash
LEWISTON — The driver of a car that flipped on Cotton Road at about 10 p.m. Thursday was briefly trapped but managed to escape without serious injury. In Auburn, on Minot Avenue, a car slid into a pole, bringing down power lines and sending police scrambling. They appeared to be standard traffic accidents but with […]
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Lewiston to hold Festival of Arts and Lights this Saturday
LEWISTON — Downtown Lewiston will host the second annual Festival of Arts and Lights on Saturday, complete with children’s activities, wine-tasting, special business promotions and more than 35 craftspeople selling products at 11 sites on lower Lisbon Street. The free festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. “It’s just […]
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Dempsey Center receives Capitol flag
LEWISTON — In recognition of the new Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing’s opening, the office of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins presented the Dempsey Center with the flag that was flown over the United States Capitol on Oct. 12, the date the new center opened to the public. “Since its establishment, the Patrick […]
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Modern Woodmen list December activities
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen have planned the following activities in Dec.ember. Chapter 12907: Sunday, Dec. 2, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Sabattus American Legion breakfast, Post 135, Island Road, Sabattus. Chapter 14437: Wednesday, Dec. 5, noon sharp, The Green Ladle Culinary Arts, Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave. Chapter 10589: Sunday, Dec. 9, Flagship Cinema, Lewiston/Auburn. […]