LEWISTON — Police are investigating whether the robberies of two local pharmacies on Sunday were connected. “There were two pharmacies robbed today,” Maine State Police spokesman Steve McCausland said, “which brings the total for the year to, I think, 50” throughout the state. Police are not releasing any details about an armed robbery at the […]
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Before you go . . . Sky dive. Finish camp repairs. Two-step. Nude beaching. Time’s precious: Readers check off their bucket lists
Cassie Gauthier (not related) is going to backpack across a glacier. Soon. “I’m working on going somewhere cold right now, probably the end of next year,” said Cassie Gauthier, 26, of Auburn. Think Alaska or Greenland. All three events top their bucket lists, things to do before the personal credits roll. Around in concept since […]
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L-A schools kick oil habit, switch to gas to save money
LEWISTON — When the oil truck used to deliver to Montello Elementary School, Assistant Principal Jim Cliffe could smell the oil. He doesn’t anymore. In 2010 and 2011 the school converted from oil to natural gas for heat. He’s satisfied. “The building is warm and comfortable,” Cliffe said. He’s making fewer phone calls for a […]
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The Lofts at Bates Mill open for tenants Monday
LEWISTON — From the corner of Canal and Chestnut streets, the red brick walls of Bates Mill Building No. 2 don’t look much different, until you notice the gleaming silver intercom near the main entrance. Beyond that door and up the stairs, the building has undergone a massive transformation, from an empty mill or a […]
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At The Public Theatre: Insightful comedy tackles age-old question: ‘What do women want?’
LEWISTON — Robert Dubac is bringing his comedic award-winning, one-man show — “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” — to The Public Theatre for three performances on Nov. 9-11. This play is one of the biggest comedy hits in the country. It has been described as a good old gender joust in which Dubac attempts to […]
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Lewiston: Safer than it feels?
LEWISTON — For the past 18 years, the Rev. Doug Taylor has ministered to the youngest, the poorest, the most downtrodden people in inner-city Lewiston. He lives among them, in a Bates Street duplex converted to serve as both his Jesus Party headquarters and his family’s home. He knows the downtown, knows its people. Loves […]
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Michaud makes stop at Franco-American Heritage Center
LEWISTON — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud was on familiar and friendly turf Friday as he mingled among the guests at a luncheon of the Franco-American Heritage Center. Lewiston, after all, has long supported Michaud, a Democrat from East Millinocket. He’s won Lewiston, one of Maine’s Democratic strongholds, in all five of his elections starting in […]
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Club makes donation
Members of the Jacques Cartier Club, which was sold in June, donated $2,165 to the Salvation Army of Lewiston. Past Vice President Pauline Gemme presented the check to Lt. Jason Brake, corps officer/pastor.
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Official waver
Arown Purcell of Lewiston receives an Official Waver Award from pilot Ray Fournier of Hillsboro, N.H., at the Great Falls Balloon Festival’s Pilot’s Brunch. Purcell and Fournier met in 2011 when Fournier invited Purcell onto his float to be his official “waver” during the festival parade. The two met up again in 2012 so Purcell […]
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This space is reserved
The University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College recently awarded one student a reserved parking space on campus for the fall semester. Jamie Kilton of Auburn was randomly selected from all students who registered early for fall classes. Kilton, a social and behavioral science major at USM LAC, graduates in December. The registration initiative also awarded […]