LEWISTON — The Franco-American Collection will be celebrating its 50th year with a free special event on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the atrium at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston campus. The center has actually been around for 52 years. “We’re late,” said Anna Faherty, the collection’s archivist, explaining that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed plans […]
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Gus LeBlanc, longtime central Maine coach and educator, dies
Longtime football coach and educator Wilfred ‘Gus’ LeBlanc died Friday surrounded by family and friends.
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Community Plate to partner with LA Arts for story-sharing potluck supper
LEWISTON — Community Plate, a new nonprofit dedicated to facilitating connection and creating community through shared meals and stories, is partnering with LA Arts to bring a Story Sharing Potluck Supper to Lewiston. The event is set for 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at LA Arts, 168 Lisbon St. The theme of the supper is […]
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Daud Mohamed Osman: Helping others the same way he’s been helped
Working: The housing navigator immigrated to the United States from Somalia and takes satisfaction in helping other people — no matter their background — find stable housing.
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Photo Album: Dancers move and groove at Bates Mill in Lewiston
The Movement at the Museum Franco Folk Dancing event featured contra, square and circle dances similar to those enjoyed a the Franco-American kitchen parties in the Lewiston community many years ago.
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 26 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Finance Committee meeting, 5:30 in the Public Works conference room. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, Feb. 27 LEWISTON — City Council workshop/strategic planning session, 5 p.m. […]
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Lewiston officials and artist Charlie Hewitt sending ‘Hopeful’ sign to Ukraine
Hewitt said it’s a small gesture of solidarity with the Ukrainian people as the war stretches into a third year.
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Thawing season poses risk to Lewiston roadways
Look for public works warning signs on 16 Lewiston roads.
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Lewiston-Auburn Senior College announces spring classes
Lewiston-Auburn Senior College has announced its new classes. Registration for the spring session begins Friday, March 1, and the college has a variety of offerings. For members of Senior College, there is no additional membership fee and no charge for one-day classes. The details and registration process are at laseniorcollege.org. Check out other upcoming […]
