On Friday, Nov. 16, singer-songwriter Shanna Underwood will perform at She Doesn’t Like Guthries. Underwood is known for her worldly songs with powerful melodies and thoughtful lyrics. Her stories and songs cover eight countries, several loves and the life of a gypsy. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the restaurant at 115 Middle St., […]
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Firefighters donate defibrillator to City Council
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Firefighters Association has donated an Automated External Defibrillator package to the Lewiston City Council. In an effort to increase the survivability of sudden heart related conditions through quick emergency medical assistance, LFA wanted its donation to be reflective of the core mission of what firefighters do — serve residents in a […]
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Twin Cities’ Parade of Lights set for Nov. 26
View 2012 Twin Cities Holiday Celebration/Parade of Lights in a larger map The Twin Cities’ signature holiday celebration and parade kicks off Nov. 26 with a bounty of new floats, organizers said. Jeremy Gatcomb, program director at the Auburn Recreation Department, said organizers are expecting 30 floats and marching groups, about 10 more than last […]
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Fight Night V: Austin proving it’s never too late
RUMFORD — Eric Austin’s 135-pound physique defies advancing middle age. His lifetime of success in combat sports have kept him sharp and a step ahead of his peers at every stop on the highway of life. Nearing the crossroads where even the most ardent athletes transition to the less strenuous pastimes of golf, fishing and […]
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Tri-County Mental Health adds two to board
LEWISTON — Tri-County Mental Health Services has welcomed two healthcare leaders to its board of directors. Lorrie Marquis Potvin is director, cardiology service line and strategic planning at St. Mary’s Health System. She is a Lewiston native with experience as a medical assistant, patient relations, marketing and strategic planning. As a mother of three and […]
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LAVA Fest: Classic vaudeville comedy show features juggling, illusions, mime and more
LEWISTON — Music. Magic. Mirth. And, mayhem. Families can expect that and more when the Lewiston Auburn Variety Arts Festival (LAVA Fest & LAVA Kids), formerly known as Phyzgig, brings classic vaudevillian comedy to Bates College on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14-15. LAVA Fest’s vaudeville shows offer juggling, illusions, magic, storytelling and physical comedy. Each performance is […]
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K. Kuck: America — what a country
Nov. 6, 2012 — what a day it was. Our president, Barack Obama, was re-elected for a second presidential term and as the leader of the free world — and the world held its breath. Who would have thought such an event possible, in his wildest dreams, 149 years, or even 20 years, ago. Obama’s […]
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Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice selling Remembrance Ornament
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has announced the availability of its 2012 Holiday Remembrance Ornament which is generously sponsored by Mechanics Savings Bank. The 2012 ornament is a hand-cast pewter snowflake and comes with a remembrance tag personalized with a loved one’s name. This is the seventh year Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice […]