LEWISTON — The fact that Falmouth is a young, eager team is perhaps the scariest fact about the team’s early-season success. That young team is beginning to grow and mature, finding ways to overcome in-game obstacles that may otherwise have derailed it — like forgetting to show up for the second period, for instance, while […]
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Ski for free AUBURN — Throughout January everyone is invited to ski or ride for free every Friday from 5 p.m. until close at Lost Valley Ski Resort courtesy of L-A Harley-Davidson of Lewiston. To kick off the event, the L-A Harley Band will play a concert in the lodge at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. […]
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Lewiston woman indicted on arson charge
AUBURN — A Lewiston woman was indicted on an arson charge Wednesday in a late November fire at her home. Wendy Bryce, 41, of 24 Orange St., is accused of setting a fire to her porch Nov. 30, according to the Androscoggin County grand jury indictment. The afternoon of the blaze, Bryce told a Sun […]
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Portland man charged in Lewiston, again
AUBURN — A Portland man accused of mugging a woman in Lewiston in early November, assaulting an officer later in the month, and attempting to escape from the county jail this week, was indicted Wednesday by the Androscoggin County grand jury. Kyle Corey, 43, of 51 State St., Portland, was indicted on charges of aggravated […]
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Cuts to MaineCare, welfare approved in spring 2011 taking effect
AUGUSTA — Changes in the state budget approved last spring and now in effect include cutting MaineCare coverage for hundreds, stopping food stamps for some and, in two weeks, telling 2,500 people receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Your time’s up. Also coming soon: new rules that end TANF benefits for some immigrants and a […]
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Stanton Bird Club: Panel seeks citizen scientists
AUBURN — According to the Stanton Bird Club, there are numerous opportunities in Maine for ordinary citizens to observe the wildlife in their area and report information to an agency. This practice of “citizen science” is easy, fun and very helpful to wildlife biologists, conservation scientists and policy makers. On Monday, Jan. 9, from 6 […]
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Woodmen list activities
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America’s District Office at 184 Webster St. is sponsoring several activities in January for members and their guests. Chapter 14437: Saturday, Jan. 7, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross KC bean supper, 607 Lisbon St. Chapter 7938: Sunday, Jan. 8, 8 to 10 a.m., KC breakfast, Columbus Drive, Brunswick. Chapter […]
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YWCA to offer hula hooping classes
LEWISTON — Instructor Carol Turner will teach the many healthy benefits of hula-hooping during upcoming classes at the YWCA. Learn the basics of hooping and see how it heals the mind, body and soul. Hula-hooping builds core strength, provides a great cardiovascular workout, reduces stress, brings joy and laughter and helps clear the mind. Hoops […]
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Smithfield meeting LITCHFIELD — The Smithfield Plantation Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Litchfield Town Office. Cribbage league LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Dec. 29 were: first place, Cecile LeBlond and Dick Dennis; second place, Terry chambers […]