DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have just had our sidewalks moved on East Avenue. This has brought up some questions on parking. Is it still legal to park on the side of the road beyond the white line? We have been told that is a bicycle lane, but there is no notice of that and no […]
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L. Godin: Not a good role-model state
Well, the gays and lesbians finally convinced enough weak minds to win their agenda. At least now I don’t have to put up with parents/grandparents crying on television to give their children a chance to marry and have a life that they have had, if that is possible. So-called Catholics, Christians and the one behind […]
Police log
CHARGES Lewiston * Nathan Allen Simpson, 29, 53 Goff St., operating a motor vehicle while license is suspended or revoked, 12:44 a.m. Sunday at 210 Bates St. Auburn * Anthony Scott Dixon, 26, 11 Webster St., Auburn, outstanding warrants, 10:24 p.m. Friday at 28 Hampshire St. * Danielle Rai Ward, 29, 97 Harts Mill Road, […]
CMMC names board members
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center board of trustees recently elected four new members, according to a statement released by board chairman Dick Roy. Named to the board were Sharon Buckley of Auburn, chief financial officer, Patrons Oxford Insurance Company; Candance Sanborn of Auburn, managing partner, Encompass Marketing; Rebecca Webber, attorney, Linnell Choate and […]
Well done – Jordan Charest
TROY, N.Y. — Jordan Charest of Lewiston has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Charest is a student at St. Dominic Academy. The Rensselaer Medal recognizes the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and motivates students toward careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. Each participating high school is […]
VFW Post 9150 to meet Nov. 19
LEWISTON — The Longley-Dionne VFW Post 9150 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at the Lewiston Armory. All officers and members are encouraged to attend. Following the meeting awards will be presented to students who won the Patriots Pen essays and the Voice of Democracy essays. Awards will be presented […]
‘Survivorman’ Les Stroud to headline next year’s L-A Film Festival
LEWISTON — Cable TV’s “Survivorman,” Les Stroud, will headline the 2013 Lewiston-Auburn Film Festival. At a press conference this morning, festival directors announced Stroud’s duties as well as a schedule of events for the festival, which will stretch to four days next year and run from April 4 to 7. Stroud will sign copies of […]
Lewiston schools to consider redistricting students
LEWISTON — The School Committee will get its first look at a report recommending sending some 234 students to different schools, changes that could happen this September. “This will be the first report going to the full board,” Lewiston schools Superintendent Bill Webster said. A subcommittee has been working on redistricting since March. What the […]