LEWISTON — Christiana Fesmire, 22, was taken from this world on the morning of July 1 in Lewiston. Born in Concord, N.H., on Dec. 17, 1988, she was the daughter of Chester, Jr. and Deborah (Schieber) Fesmire. Christiana spent the first four years of her life in New Hampshire, before her family moved to Pennsylvania, […]
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Lennie R. Asselin
AUBURN — Lennie R. Asselin, 68, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully, with his loving family and friends by his side, on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin, following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 9, 1943, the son of the late Fern and Ruth (Cameron) Asselin. […]
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Irish melodies & ‘music of the imagination’: Boston String Quartet nd vocalist will bring ‘Celtic Christmas Extravaganza’ to Franco center
LEWISTON — The critically acclaimed Boston String Quartet will bring its signature mix of music and movement, original storytelling and holiday joy to the Franco-American Heritage Center for the second year. The quartet’s “Celtic Christmas Extravaganza” tour features Irish melodies, thumping rhythmic patterns and a refreshing take on beloved holiday favorites. Performing with the quartet on […]
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Winter farmers market to be a holiday extravaganza
LEWISTON — While “Buy Local” campaigns seem to be gaining momentum around the country this year, Mainers have long valued locally made products. The Lewiston/Auburn area has a wealth of small owner/operated businesses for holiday shoppers to choose from. The Lewiston Winter Farmers Market will bring 25 vendors together in one location on Thursday, Dec. […]
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Yoga at the Y LEWISTON — The YMCA will offer a yoga class in December for members and nonmembers. Relax into the Holidays will be offered from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Register by Wednesday morning online or at the YMCA. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers Class size […]
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Runoff election in Lewiston today
LEWISTON — The city of Lewiston will hold a runoff vote today, Tuesday, Dec. 13, to elect a mayor to serve a two-year term. All voting will take place at the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St.; polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Candidates for election are Robert Macdonald and Mark Paradis, […]
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Late 1942 ads showed war theme
It had been just over one year since the devastating news of Pearl Harbor rocked the world. In December of 1942 residents of Lewiston-Auburn were still looking for guidance through a whole new perspective of life. Santa Claus and Uncle Sam could be seen often joining forces in newspaper ads. The Peck’s Christmas City ad […]
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McLean to headline second L-A Film Festival
AUBURN — The Lewiston-Auburn Film Festival is returning with more movies, a bigger budget and star power. Organizers have hired singer-songwriter Don McLean — best known for the rock classic “American Pie” — to help kick off the expanded three-day 2012 schedule with a concert at the 430-seat Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary’s. “To […]