This is in response to the article “Prescription painkiller sales on rise in Maine” (April 29). It is truly alarming to read about such a large increase in heavy duty medications that were prescribed for pain in Lewiston during the past 10 years. Also, in the same section of the Sunday paper was a related […]
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P. Caron: Running out of money
I can’t believe what I have heard. Government officials say they must make cuts to school funding, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid because there isn’t enough money. But government agencies and Congress put in $20 million worth of overtime. The budget cuts should start with them. The nation is going broke while they keep filling […]
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M. Perreault: Governor’s abusive words
I did not vote for Paul LePage in the election for governor because, during his campaign, I found him to be extremely abusive with words. In the April 28 Sun Journal, there was a story in which LePage called state workers corrupt. That certainly proves my point for disliking him. My sister worked 32 years […]
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Lucien R. Chamberlain
HOLDEN, Mass. — Lucien R. Chamberlain, 85, of Worcester, Mass., formerly of Lewiston, passed away on Monday, April 30, at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, of advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease. Lucien was born in Turner, the son of David and Mary (Albert) Chamberlain and had lived in Maine before moving to Worcester in 1952. […]
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Blanche A. Lafrance
AUBURN — Blanche A. Lafrance of Lewiston died Tuesday, May 1, with her family at her side at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. She was born in Lewiston, Sept. 23, 1926, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Ouellette) Miliard. She was educated in Lewiston. She married the love of her […]
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Historical Society plans Lewiston walking tour
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Historical Society, responding to requests to explore more local history, will lead a walking tour of historic houses on Main Street in Lewiston on Saturday, May 5. The tour begins at 10 a.m. in the parking lot behind the medical building at 287 Main St. Historical Society members will share information […]
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Dempsey Center offers support for children affected by cancer
LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center is offering a free support group for children (ages 6-11) affected by cancer and their parents or adult caregivers. Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery — CLIMB — is a six-week program designed by the Children’s Treehouse Foundation and […]
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Modern Woodmen schedule May events
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America has scheduled gatherings for May, starting with a KC Bean Supper from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at Holy Cross., 607 Lisbon St. Others include: KC breakfast,8 to 10 a.m., Sunday, May 13, Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Chick-a-Dee, 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, 1472 Lisbon St., Lewiston […]
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Auburn Y to host free ‘Kids Day’ Saturday
AUBURN — To kick-start physical activity and learning throughout the summer, the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, sponsored by Anthem, with a free community event on Saturday, May 5, for kids and families. “At Healthy Kids Day, we’re helping parents take on summer by taking steps to ensure that their kids stay physically […]
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YMCA holding Group Groove
Auburn/Lewiston YMCA is offering exercise classes for people who love to dance and get a good workout. Group Groove is a one-hour, high-energy class of 10 songs, featuring a variety of music styles to appeal to all ages. Instructors lead the workout with easy-to-follow instructions. The new session launch to learn the moves is 10:15 […]