LEWISTON — Enough is enough, Mayor Robert Macdonald said during his inaugural address Tuesday night at the Franco-American Heritage Center. He said it to people who refuse to recognize Lewiston as a great city, and again when he promised efforts to break the generational cycle of poverty and welfare. “We must demand that our children […]
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Republicans won’t support LePage’s cut to elder care facilities
AUGUSTA — The co-chairman of the Legislature’s budget committee said his Republican colleagues can’t support one of the largest and most controversial cuts in Gov. Paul LePage’s Department of Health and Human Services budget proposal. Rep. Patrick Flood, R-Winthrop, the House chairman of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, said Tuesday Republicans won’t back the governor’s plan […]
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CareerCenter lists January workshops
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way, continues its monthly programming including workshops for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their employability. “Gateway to Employment” meets every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. An overview of basic information on resumes, interviews and job search skills, as […]
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“In The Blood” Multimedia film celebrates skills, character of legendary lumbermen, river drivers
LEWISTON — On Friday, Feb. 3, L/A Arts and Bates College will present “In The Blood,” a documentary film illustrating and celebrating the life, skills and character of 19th century Maine lumbermen and river drivers. “In The Blood” uses film, photography, interviews, sound design and a live musical score to share a history lesson in […]
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George A. Rousseau
LEWISTON — George A. Rousseau, 94, formerly of 186 Ash St., died Sunday, Jan. 1, at Montello Manor. He was born in Lewiston, March 11, 1917, son of the late George and Maria Croteau Rousseau. He was educated in Lewiston schools and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, and […]
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As term ends, Lewiston Mayor Gilbert reflects on his term
LEWISTON — It’s ironic, Larry Gilbert said, that the mayor’s job gets so much scrutiny. In Lewiston, at least, the mayor’s role is very limited. The mayor runs meetings and acts as the ceremonial head of the city. But he doesn’t get a vote or a say in the day-to-day running of the city. “But […]
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Androscoggin County Jail break plot foiled
AUBURN — Two men were sent to jails elsewhere in the state after officials at Androscoggin County Jail discovered evidence of plans for an escape shortly before Christmas. Acting on a tip, jail officials discovered evidence of a planned breakout on Dec. 21, including a broken window that was intended as the men’s escape route. […]
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Recognize this photo?
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library is partnering with the Sun Journal in an effort to solve the “Mystery of the Unknown Buildings” in its Gridley Barrows Collection. Back in 1999, when Lewiston architect and local historian Gridley Barrows died, the LPL received his collection of 5,244 photographic slides and more than 600 prints depicting […]
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P. Caron: Fight for the elderly
It seems like we have been here before. Doesn’t anyone want to fight for the elderly? Doesn’t Gov. Paul LePage have parents or any family on Medicaid? I read how a 90-year-old woman had to choose between her medications and a place to live. She chose her medications. It is ironic how some people help […]
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After fire and theft, a warm welcome back
LEWISTON — Their apartment building had an electrical fire. Thieves broke in and ransacked the place. Then, the community came through. Krystal Johnson said her son’s third grade classmates at Farwell Elementary School wrote cards and held a fundraiser. Strangers dropped off bags of toys and household goods. Her mother’s workplace bought baby gates, replacing […]