LEWISTON — He was a professional boxer … a World War I flying ace … a jazz musician … and he did some spying. Eugene Bullard was a remarkable African-American and patriot. His life story is told in the play, “Wings of Courage,” which will be presented by Mad River Theater Works Company and L/A Arts on Sunday, Nov. […]
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Franco Center guests will feast on food, music & merriment
LEWISTON — The Franco-American Heritage Center will be transformed into a medieval hall of merriment on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10. The fifth annual Medieval Feast harkens back to the medieval tradition of royalty inviting guests to a feast to watch knights compete on horseback. The feast is meant to recreate just such a gathering, sans the […]
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New county fees may save too little money to satisfy Lewiston, Auburn
AUBURN — A county plan to save Lewiston and Auburn taxpayers about $66,000 may fail because some say it doesn’t save enough money. The three-member Androscoggin County Commission voted Wednesday to create a new system of fees to force the county’s 12 small towns to pay for answering and dispatching emergency calls. The two cities […]
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Lawyers jockey for position before murder trial
AUBURN — Prosecutors in an upcoming trial expect the defense to cast doubt on murder defendant Buddy Robinson’s guilt by seeking to implicate his sister, Brandi Robinson. Assistant Attorney General Andrew Benson filed a motion in Androscoggin County Superior Court in an effort to limit or weaken the defense’s tactic of introducing an alternative suspect. […]
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Credit unions mark Sept. 11 anniversary with donations
LEWISTON — The United Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and St. Mary’s Food Pantry were the recipients of a special 9/11 fundraising effort by Maine’s credit unions called “People Remembering & Helping People.” At a recent ceremony in Portland, Maine’s credit unions honored and remembered the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks […]
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H. Kern: Why is it your business?
This is in response to the letter from Marcia Calden (Oct. 14). She stated, “If a gay person’s parents were gay, they wouldn’t be here.” This is an issue of rights concerning marriage, not reproduction. The two are not synonymous. However, contrary to her perception, some gay people do have children, and some children have […]
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R. Hamann: Bridging the gap
I support Angus King for the U.S. Senate on Nov. 6. Maine needs him. As former governor of Maine (independent, 1995-2003), he is an experienced politician who knows it takes compromise to move government forward. As an independent in the Senate, control of the Senate may well depend on which party King supports. Both parties […]
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Boys’ soccer: Saints, Blue Devils contend again
Time hasn’t healed all the wounds for the St. Dom’s boys’ soccer team. After a heartbreaking loss to North Yarmouth Academy in the Western C semifinal last fall, the Saints are ready for another fall tournament with a little extra motivation. “That’s what we’ve talked about since June,” said St. Dom’s coach Marty Bressler. “We […]
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Sex offender notification
Sex offender notification The following person meets Lewiston Police Department’s policy on community notification. Offender’s name: Scott Mayberry Age: 32 Street address: 103 College St., Lewiston Conviction: Two counts, unlawful sexual contact Dates of conviction: Dec. 14, 1998; Aug. 17, 2009 Record location: Oxford County Superior Court Registrant type: Lifetime registrant Offender’s name: Jeremy Langlois […]
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‘Cyberslammed’ author to speak Saturday
LEWISTON — Kay Stephens, one of the authors of “Cyberslammed,” will present tactics to fight cyberbullying Saturday, Oct. 20, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College. Stephens is one of the speakers at the annual youth summit of Outright Lewiston-Auburn, a youth group for those 22 and under who are gay, bisexual or transgender. […]