LEWISTON — Too many girls aim too low, give away their power or give in to fear. That’s the premise behind a new program launching later this month at the YWCA of Central Maine. It’s called Aspiring Girls. Plans call for visits with successful women in the community and a book club with readings aimed […]
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Local man stabbed on Bartlett Street
LEWISTON — A man was found stabbed in a Bartlett Street apartment Wednesday afternoon and the search for a suspect continued into the evening. At about 5:15 p.m. police were sent to 88 Bartlett St. after a man reported coming home to find his roommate bleeding from what appeared to be a stab wound. The […]
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Tailgate Talk Week 6 Class A: Eddies look for first win at Mt. Ararat
Randy and Kalle break down the Week 6 matchups in Class A, where Edward Little hopes to pick up its first win of the season at Mt. Ararat, Oxford Hills tries to win its second in a row, and Lewiston hosts defending PTC champion Lawrence.
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K. Tardif: A transformational leader
What is the true measure of a leader? It is his/her ability to influence with integrity. Maine and this country are in desperate need of leadership. Not just any leadership, but true, authentic, transformational leadership. Scholars say the definition of an authentic, transformational leader is “a self-confident person, who has strong moral values, creates a […]
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Auburn should end limitations on private signs
The Auburn City Council needs to re-examine its political sign ordinance after legitimate doubts were raised in Lewiston about the constitutionality of similar rules. Monday night the Auburn Council heard a proposal from Councilor Tizz Crowley to forbid political signs on city medians and other public property during elections. Crowley — who posted political signs last […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * Jessica Gallant, 28, of 145 Pine St., warrant, 3 p.m. Monday on Howe Street. * Sandra Ann Libby, 26, of 96 Birch St., theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and violating condition of release, 12:08 p.m. Monday at on East Avenue. * Kourtney Lynn Francoeur, 19, of 42 Hogan Road, burglary, theft […]
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Lewiston Public Library to observe Star Wars Reads Day
LEWISTON — On Saturday, Oct. 6, Lewiston Public Library will participate in the inaugural Star Wars Reads Day. The event will be held on the third floor in Callahan Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Star Wars Reads Day is a national event that celebrates reading and […]
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Fundraiser to benefit woman awaiting double-lung transplant
LEWISTON — Claudette Fournier of Lewiston is awaiting a lifesaving double-lung transplant. Volunteers are planning a benefit pasta supper on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road. Admission is $8 for adults and children over 13, and $5 for children ages 5-12. Children 4 and […]
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First Auburn Seniors to meet AUBURN — The First Auburn Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the American Legion Hall, Washington Street. The board of directors will meet at 10 a.m. Following a bag lunch, Pat Donohue will be the auctioneer for the food auction. Tickets will be on sale for […]
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Sponsoring local children
Knights of Columbus presented three children with a sponsorship of $500 for the Hope with Every Step – Maine AT (ataxia telangiectasia) fundraiser, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Taglienti Field, Spruce Mountain High School North Campus, Route 4, Jay. From left are Gerard Brochu, grandfather, Council 320, Jay; Brooke Brochu, 7, […]