It is discomforting that noncitizens could illegally cast absentee ballots by mail. Voter fraud could be increasing. An estimated 11 million illegal immigrants live in the U.S.; about 6 million from Mexico. Noncitizen immigrants could vote under fake names. That is why photo identification should be required at polling stations. The far-left radicals, including the […]
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Student filmmakers urged to compete for LAFF award
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Film Festival will kick off early this year with a series of student film competitions leading to the finals on April 6. Any person under 18 as of Dec. 31 or anyone under age 22 still enrolled in a post-secondary school is eligible to compete in one of three categories: […]
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J. Head: Experienced, effective
I support electing Peggy Rotundo to the Maine House of Representatives for District 74. She stands up for the people of Lewiston and gets things done. When the Maine Turnpike Authority unveiled a plan to place the burden of toll increases on Lewiston-Auburn and areas nearby, she worked with others to challenge the decision and […]
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Francena L. Seger
LEWISTON — Francena L. Seger, 88, of Lewiston passed away Monday, Oct. 29, at d’Youville Pavilion with her family by her side. She was born in Norway, Feb. 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Milton and Hazel (Pratt) Johnson. Francena was raised and attended schools in Norway and on May 20, 1941, she married […]
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Fernande G. Champagne
LEWISTON— Fernande G. Champagne, died Thursday, Oct. 25, at her home in Lewiston. She was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Lewiston, the daughter of Rachel Rioux and Edouard Champagne. She attended local schools, after which she moved to Lynn, Mass., where she worked in various occupations for 30 years. For a time, she served as […]
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Augusta man faces federal charges, accused of sexually assaulting young student from Lewiston karate studio
BANGOR — An Augusta man who taught martial arts to children at a Lewiston karate studio has been charged in federal court with production of child pornography in connection with an alleged sexual assault on the son of a law enforcement officer.Wade Robert Hoover, 34, originally was charged in state court with possession of sexually […]
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Boys’ soccer: Lewiston, Mt. Ararat familiar foes
LEWISTON — Watching a seemingly comfortable lead disappear Saturday night, the Lewiston boys’ soccer team had to show what it was made of in its Eastern A semfinal against Hampden. The Blue Devils watched that 2-0 lead slip away quickly late in the first half. Lewiston then had to regroup. The Blue Devils did just […]
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S. LaBrie: There for our needs
Many thanks to Sen. Margaret Craven. She is always there for the needs of District 16. If we need Sen. Craven, we call her and, if possible, we ask her to come to our homes, if not too far, she might come if she has a chance to hear about the problems we have. She […]
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Woodmen announce activities
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America has announced its November activities. Chapter 8609: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 4 to 7 p.m., Luiggi’s, 63 Sabattus St. Chapter 7938: Sunday, Nov. 11, 8 to 10 a.m., KC breakfast, Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Chapter 10589: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4 to 7 p.m., Schemengee’s, 551 Lincoln St. Chapter 12907: Sunday, Nov. […]
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Women’s self-defense class at YWCA LEWISTON — The YWCA of Central Maine has teamed up with Donna Harris of Phoenix Karate Academy to offer a free introductory women’s self-defense class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Harris will provide an overview of how to be aware of surroundings, how not to appear as […]