TOGUS — Harold David Coy, 63, of Lewiston, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 5. He was born in Durham, April 15, 1948, to Gilbert J. and Florence M. Coy. He attended schools in Durham and Auburn and retired from the Army in 1974. Survivors include one son, Christopher; three grandsons of West […]
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Brand new cycle: Rainbow bike moves from Auburn to downtown Lewiston
John Grenier of Lewiston is moving his bike shop, Rainbow Bicycle & Fitness, from Center Street in Auburn to the former Drapeau’s Costume shop on Lisbon Street. He has plans for a coffee shop at the same location as well. LEWISTON — He figures bikes and old buildings and downtowns just fit. John Grenier is […]
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Gallery 5 will showcase art by Maine teachers
LEWISTON – L/A Arts’ Gallery 5 will host a Maine Art Educators exhibit of oil, acrylic, sculpture, photography, fused glass and mixed media. Contributing artists teach in Maine’s public and private schools, and universities. They are members of the Maine Art Educators Association, an arts advocacy organization that promotes artistic learning, encourages innovation and research […]
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Library will host national poetry slam winner
LEWISTON — Marc Bamuthi Joseph, two-time National Poetry Slam winner, will discuss his work and provide demonstrations on Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Lewiston Public Library. Joseph’s poetry is often categorized as part of the spoken word movement. Primarily intended for performance, spoken word is a form of poetry that incorporates hip-hop styles of lyrics […]
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L-A youth orchestra accepting new members
LEWISTON — After a successful first semester and fall concert, the Youth Orchestra of Lewiston-Auburn is accepting new members for the spring semester. Rehearsals are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Anyone interested in joining may attend the next rehearsal on Jan. 16. Rehearsals will run […]
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St. Mary’s lists core fitness classes
LEWISTON — HealthSteps at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center announces its winter core classes. HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. HealthSteps is an award-winning health education and prevention program for adults. HealthSteps programs meet the needs of the whole person, body, mind and spirit. All core […]
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A. Grandmaison: Better uses for grant money
Jeers to federal funding of grants for Androscoggin County. Federal grants apparently operate outside of government oversight. Elected representatives should take note. Now I know what Auburn’s Mayor Jonathan LaBonte meant when he said he would “find the money to cement the pieces.” If such money is available to fund grandiose plans to connect trails […]
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Acoustic blues duo will play tonight
LEWISTON — Bandleaders and front men Kevin Kimball (Blue Steel Express, Kevin and the Steeldrivers) and Tom O’Connell (Juke Joint Devils, Mojomatics) will give an acoustic performance Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Fast Breaks. Kimball and O’Connell put a modern twist on acoustic blues while maintaining a healthy respect for tradition and standards, built around Kimball’s […]
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John P. McAuliffe
LEWISTON — John P. McAuliffe, 70, of Lewiston, passed away on Jan. 7, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1941, in New Bedford, Mass., the son of Elmo and Edith (Clegg) McAuliffe. John attended New Bedford schools and after graduation, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He […]
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Margaret King
LEWISTON — Margaret (Pelletier) King, 63, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 9, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lewiston, March 24, 1948, the daughter of Jeremie and Lucille (Girardin) Pelletier. Maggie worked as an assembler for the General Motors plant in Connecticut, where she resided most of her […]