Tucked away in the backyard of a quiet neighborhood is a maze of fright. Mike Caron and his partner of 13 years, Stacia Turner, started off small nine years ago, with Caron lying in wait on his back porch to scare unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. From there, it grew into a haunted house repleate with pneaumatic motors […]
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Bates College names new faculty
LEWISTON — Six new tenure-track members of the faculty began teaching at Bates College this fall, representing the fields of dance, economics, German, neuroscience and psychology, religious studies, and classical and medieval studies. Beginning their Bates careers as assistant professors are: Ali Humayun Akhtar, religious studies and classical and medieval studies; Rachel Boggia, dance; Jason […]
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Snowe stumps for Raye in L-A
LEWISTON — U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe is campaigning in Maine for her former longtime aide, Kevin Raye, in his bid for Congress. Raye is running as the Republican candidate against five-term incumbent Democrat Mike Michaud for the state’s 2nd Congressional District. “He is a consensus builder,” Snowe said of Raye during a lunchtime stop at […]
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Turkey dinner planned for Oct. 27
The Calvary United Methodist Church will hold a turkey dinner with all the fixings followed by a silent auction from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at 59 Sabattus St., Lewiston. Seen here among auction items and festive table settings is Dianne Nelder, coordinator of the meal. Tickets are $10. Children pay $1 per […]
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R. Paradis: He uses common sense
Retired Auburn Fire Chief Wayne Werts is running for District 70, part of Lewiston-Auburn. As Werts climbed the ladder of success to becoming chief, he learned how to negotiate budgets for all concerned while using his excellent people skills. He is a small business owner. A Lewiston High School graduate, he started working for Allied/United […]
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M. Baxter: Can get things done
My community is fortunate to have Peggy Rotundo representing us in the Legislature. She cares deeply about representing all her constituents well. She is not afraid to make tough decisions and to stand up for the people of Lewiston to make sure we get our fair share. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, she […]
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Historical Society to sponsor Halloween cemetery tour
LEWISTON — Shamrock spirits will linger in Mount Hope Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m. as John Henderson portrays local resident Cornelius Murphy in a Halloween walk among Celtic crosses and tombs. The 90-minute program, sponsored by the Androscoggin Historical Society, will begin at the cemetery entrance at 81 Mt. Hope Ave., rain […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Robert Abagis, 24, transient, criminal trespass and theft, 1:10 p.m. Thursday on High Street. * Dylan Brockway, 22, of 385 North River Road, two counts of aggravated reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, 11:58 a.m. Friday at that address. * Michael L. Randall, 43, of 44 Outlook Dr., warrant, 5:36 p.m. Friday […]
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Mike McClure still making music, getting ready to teach again
LEWISTON — Mike McClure backs up son Jay at local gigs on bass guitar. He also administers GED tests 12 hours a week at Lewiston Adult Education, handing out the occasional diploma and bits of advice. He’s gearing up to teach a course on recording a CD. McClure is a retired longtime music teacher but […]
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Girls’ Basketball: Blue Devils hire LaBonte
Mike LaBonte has been part of Lewiston girls’ basketball as a father and as a coach. He watched as the Blue Devils endured a lengthy losing streak that spanned a couple seasons. “As a dad and as a coach, I’ve been right there for all those games,” said LaBonte. Now the Edward Little grad hopes […]