LEWISTON — Santa and Mrs. Claus made a triumphant arrival in the Twin Cities on Monday evening. Thousands of youngsters and their parents braved the cold as they cheered a spectacular holiday parade followed by tree lightings at each city’s downtown plaza. The “Parade of Lights” lived up to its billing with several large trucks […]
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Maine restraint law puts schools in bind
LEWISTON — Local lawmakers and public school officials said Monday they were urging the Maine Department of Education to revisit a rule change made last year regarding student restraints. The change, which is legally binding for schools and teachers and was approved by the state Legislature, has added a layer of uncertainty on when teachers […]
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M. Stevens: Time to move on
If I read one more letter claiming that God invented marriage and insisting that it be between one man and one woman, I will scream so loudly people will hear me in Fort Kent. My husband and I have been married for 47 years and we couldn’t care less who marries whom. Families come in […]
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Jesus Party plans Christmas events for all ages
LEWISTON — The Jesus Party Urban Youth Outreach announces its 2012 Christmas services offered to area children and adults this holiday season. The ministry does not provide financial assistance or gifts; rather it focuses its efforts to create wholesome and memorable moments in one’s life. Rev. Douglas and Sonia Taylor will provide the following events […]
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Franco-American task force holds final meeting in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Le plus que ça change, le plus que c’est la même chose. Rough translation: The more things change, the more they stay the same. That sentiment, offered by a pair of Maine-based French heritage teachers, is also the biggest concern for a task force the Legislature set up in 2011 to examine Maine’s Franco-American […]
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Community Concepts receives Self-Help Housing grant
BANGOR — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced that Community Concepts, Inc. has been selected to receive a Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $1,010,000 million to help area families build their own homes. The new Self-Help Technical Assistance Grant will provide assistance for an additional 40 homes to […]
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900 Heart Walk participants raise $112,000
AUBURN — The 14th annual Central Maine Heart Walk took place on Sept. 16 in Lewiston/Auburn, Rumford and Bridgton to benefit the life-saving research and education of the American Heart Association. The AHA’s largest event in Central Maine, the flagship walk in Lewiston/Auburn drew approximately 900 walkers who together raised over $112,000. The event was […]
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Tringali named to Tri-County board
LEWISTON — Tri-County Mental Health Services has welcomed Windham resident Paul V. Tringali, CPCU, CIC to its board of directors. Tringali has worked in the commercial insurance field for 45 years, serving many businesses and organizations including public entities, nonprofit organizations, technology, financial institutions and construction firms. He is currently a senior account executive with […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Jonathan Michael Cain, 22, of 2309 Hotel Road, operating under the influence and driving to endanger, 12:58 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Pleasant and Turner streets. * James Arthur Lindahl, 50, of 44 Glendale Ave., operating while license suspended or revoked, 3:30 p.m. Thursday on Minot Avenue. * Scott Edmond Seger, […]