LEWISTON — Flamenco. Puppetry. Political satire and classic theater. These are just some of L/A Arts’ 2012-13 season offerings that will feature dancers, theatrical performers, musicians, visual artists and more. Executive Director Odelle Bowman said L/A Arts will also continue collaborating on new ventures like the Poet As Art: A Poetry Series with the Lewiston Public Library, […]
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Beatrice J. Levasseur
AUBURN — Beatrice Jeannette Levasseur, 85, formerly of Barker Arms, Auburn and a resident of Clover Healthcare died Thursday, Sept. 20. She was born in Auburn, April 17, 1927, a daughter of the late Donat and Lea Boisvert Levasseur. Educated in Auburn schools, she was a graduate of St. Louis School, Class of 1943. She […]
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Prescilla S. Labonte
AUBURN — Prescilla S. Labonte, 94, of Russell Park Manor, formerly of 608 College St., Lewiston, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. She was born in Lewiston, Aug. 29, 1918, daughter of the late Reginald and Alma Croteau Janelle. She was educated in Lewiston schools and […]
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Forced off TANF, more are turning to cities for help
Portland had 237, the second-highest number among all Maine cities, in the same boat. Those families had nearly hit the state’s new 60-month lifetime limit in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, exhausting benefits. They could apply for an extension or turn to the cities for General Assistance. In Lewiston, 75 have asked for […]
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H.S. Football roundup: Hornets roll; Blue Devils, Knights fall
MADISON — Senior Brian Bedard had 120 total yards and scored three touchdowns as Leavitt amassed 351 rushing yards and rolled over Madison 38-6 in Class B football action. Bedard rushed for 80 yards and collected 40 yards recieving, including a 9-yard TD reception from Tyler Chicoine in the first quarter. Chicoine connected with Sam […]
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Replica of controversial mural to be displayed at Democratic supper
LEWISTON — A large-scale replica of the Maine Department of Labor Mural, which was removed from the state office by Gov. Paul LePage, will be viewed Saturday night at a candidates night and supper organized by Lewiston Democrats. However, Democrats insist the controversial mural is displayed for historical rather than political reasons. “It’s artwork, and […]
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Local college graduates
MADISON, N.J. — Shandra Ellen McManus of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University on May 12 at the university’s 144th commencement. WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — Cameron Leary from Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University during commencement exercises May 21. NEWTON, Mass. — Mount Ida College conferred […]
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Seven Bates College graduates receive Fulbright awards to teach, conduct research abroad
LEWISTON — Seven recent Bates College graduates received 2012 Fulbright grants or related awards for teaching and conducting research in Argentina, Austria, Germany, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Vietnam. Claire Lampen of St. Louis, Mo., received an academic grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to conduct research in Germany under the auspices of the […]