Tucked away in a back corner of the Roy Continental Mill, one would never suspect there is a world-famous guitar maker hiding in Lewiston, Maine. There, luthiers meticulously construct guitars to the exacting standards of founder and Maine native Dana Bourgeois. The instruments are considered to be not only high-quality musical instruments, but works of […]
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Police log
CHARGES Lewiston * Becky Steadman, 27, of 119 Oxford St., on a charge of domestic violence reckless conduct, 9:55 a.m. Friday at 84 College St. * Dwayne Lee Adams, 40, of 112 Howe St., on a warrant, 1:21 p.m. Friday at 131 Pierce St. * James Joseph Blanchard, 44, of 108 Mill St., Auburn, on […]
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MMA: Gorman wins bantamweight title
LEWISTON — Paul Gorman finally scored the first home-state victory of his 19-fight professional mixed martial arts career Saturday night. And he’s got a championship belt to prove it. The Portland resident won the newly-created Maine bantamweight (135-pound) title before some 2,300 fans at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, forcing Adam Toussaint of North Berwick to […]
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Men’s Basketball: Bates opens with win
That’s all the Bobcats have really been able to do during the preseason, but Friday night, Bates got to see the kind of action its been craving. “We’ve been beating up on each other the whole preseason,” said junior guard Luke Matarazzo. “So it’s nice to get out there and play together.” Bates hosted its […]
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First Baptist Church of Paris Hill: Caffey installed as 43rd pastor
PARIS — The Rev. Mary Beth Caffey was installed as the 43rd pastor of the historic First Baptist Church of Paris Hill on Oct. 28. The Rev. Caffey began her ministry at the church in March as their interim pastor. The church then called her as their official pastor on July 29. The Rev. Dr. […]
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Pack the Bus today at Shaw’s LEWISTON/AUBURN — On Saturday, Nov. 17, donations will be collected outside of Shaw’s in Lewiston and Auburn from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The food will benefit the St. Mary’s Food Pantry, 208 Bates St., Lewiston. The shelves are bare and the holiday is less than a week away. […]
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Veterans benefit from M.O.S.T. care packages
AUBURN — Maine Oxy has reported that their unique Maine Oxy Supports the Troops program has donated a total of 36 care packages to troops on active duty over a 30-day period this fall. This milestone, donating more than a box a day, has been reached thanks to the generous community support Maine Oxy has […]
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Lewiston resident joins Progress Center in Norway
NORWAY — Kristin Benedix, executive director at The Progress Center, has announced the addition of Mark Ferguson to the mid-management team. Ferguson has joined The Progress Center as the manager of Children Services. A graduate of University of Maine, Ferguson has a passion for working with children and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge […]
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Hospice Alliance elects committee
FREEPORT — The Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine, based in Augusta, held its Annual Membership Meeting in Freeport on Sept. 13. Julie Shackley, board president and president/CEO of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice of Lewiston, facilitated the presentation of six special recognition awards. The Media Award was presented to Steve Hitchcock, Eastern Maine […]