AUBURN — A 42-year-old Lewiston woman accused of setting a fire that engulfed the porch of her Orange Street home last December may not be competent to face an arson charge. A pair of experts testified in Androscoggin County Superior Court on Tuesday that Wendy Bryce has mild retardation and has a poor grasp of […]
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Anctil to serve 16 years in jail
Anctil, 26, of Lewiston, agreed to a 25-year sentence with nine years suspended. He’ll serve 16 years. “I hope you take advantage of all the opportunities you get in prison, because you are going to get out,” Justice MaryGay Kennedy said. Anctil accepted the plea deal from the state, in part, because he was facing […]
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Youth orchestra will take on Renaissance, Baroque selections
LEWISTON — The Youth Orchestra of Lewiston-Auburn has taken on an ambitious program for its ?rst formal public concert of the new school year. It will perform Baroque and Renaissance selections on Friday, Nov. 30. The 7 p.m. concert at 22 Park St. is free, with donations appreciated. Western Europe emerged into vibrancy and joy with the onset […]
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Franco Center site of seven holiday shows in three weeks
LEWISTON — December is an especially busy month at the Franco-American Heritage Center with seven Christmas concerts in a three-week span featuring mezzo-soprano Joelle Morris, crooner Mike Willette and others. “We’re blessed here in Maine with a wealth of musical and artistic talent, and we’re showcasing some of the best of it in a very short time span,” […]
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Membership free for vets AUBURN — Post 31 of the Franco American War Veterans is now offering a free first year membership to all military service veterans. A copy of the separation papers (DD214) will be needed. For an application, call adjutant Bob Levesque at 577-2429 or commander Willie Danforth at 689-7589 or 777-4759. Marine […]
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Police log
Auburn • Adam Michaud, 22, of 99 Davis Brook Dr., Poland, domestic violence, reckless conduct, criminal mischief, 6:02 p.m. Saturday at 46 Fourth St. No. 3. • Ronald Vaillancourt, 63, of 43 Dawes Ave., operating under the influence, operating vehicle without a license, 2:54 p.m. Sunday on Minot Avenue. • Adam Joseph Michaud, 22, of […]
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Albertine M. Allain
LEWISTON — Albertine M. Allain, 93, formerly of Brentwood Avenue in Lewiston died Monday, Nov. 26, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion following a long illness. She was born in Winslow, Dec. 22, 1918, the daughter of Joseph and Alexandrine (Gilbert) Lemieux. Albertine loved to knit especially mittens and dish cloths that were donated by her […]
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Volleyball: Lewiston Rec standings
LEWISTON — Lewiston Rec volleyball standings: B1 Division Place Team W L W % 1 Air Force 18 3 85.71% 2 Downeast Pension 17 4 80.95% 3 Gippers 14 7 66.67% 4 Strout CPA 8 13 38.10% 5 All Hits Are Off 7 14 33.33% 6 W.I.P. 0 21 0.00% Results for 11/21/2012 Downeast over […]
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Woman arrested after high-speed chase through Lewiston-Auburn
AUBURN — Police were called out Tuesday evening for a high-speed chase that crossed the Twin Cities, New Gloucester and Poland at speeds in excess of 80 mph before ending with an arrest in Auburn. At about 6 p.m., a Honda driven by Heather Kullson, 21, of Lewiston led Lewiston police on a chase through […]