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 […]
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Chasse — Corcoran
Christopher and Kimberly Corcoran FALMOUTH, Mass. — Daniel and Nancy Chasse of Lewiston are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter, Kimberly Ann Chasse, to Christopher Corcoran of Whitman, Mass., son of Edmund and Theresa Corcoran of Whitman. The ceremony took place May 12 at the Falmouth Yacht Club in Falmouth, Mass. The couple […]
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60th anniversary celebrated
Lionel and Rita Morency LEWISTON — Lionel and Rita Morency of Lewiston recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. Morency and the former Rita Lacasse were married on Oct. 4, 1952, at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston. The couple has six children, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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E. Fair: Thoughtful advocate for children
For many years, Peggy Rotundo has known the importance of listening to the citizens of Lewiston regarding their concerns on a variety of topics. She has continued to advocate for those people living in Lewiston on the topics of education, health care and housing. Her service, in the name of Lewiston citizens and those throughout […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston • Megan Gail Palmer, 27, of 8 Hillside Lane, on a warrant, 4:27 p.m. Thursday on Sabattus Street. • Charles Leon Slonina, 50, of 1 Buckley St., violating conditions of release, 7:32 p.m. Thursday at that address. • Anthony Walter Greeni…Charges Lewiston • Megan Gail Palmer, 27, of 8 Hillside Lane, on a […]
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Making it in Maine: An occasional series on manufacturing in the state
Editor’s note: In a yearlong occasional series starting today, we look at manufacturing in Maine, who’s making it and where the industry is headed. Days before a middle school career fair, organizers called would-be presenter Lisa Martin, executive director of the Manufacturers Association of Maine. “(They said): ‘We only have four kids so we’re going […]
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Allen Manufacturing: Stitching together a future
LEWISTON — It’s Monday morning inside one of the city’s sprawling, 1800s brick mills and a machine is cutting industrial felt Toyota parts. Another sews dog collars. Long green bags destined for a high-end croquet set sit in a pile turned inside out, awaiting inspection. Over the decades, Allen Manufacturing and its precursor, Fancy Stitchers, […]
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PURESTAT: It’s in the bag
LEWISTON — To hear Jon Chase describe it, the world is a very combustible place. “You wouldn’t believe how many things are made out there that are explosive,” said Chase. “Grain bins blow up. Flour will explode if it’s the right combustion.” A common culprit: Static. Chase sells not exploding, not losing data and not […]