Catholic Charities SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) Program welcomes Paula Baril as new vice-chairwoman and Larry Lachance as returning chairman of the advisory committee for the new fiscal year. The program supports isolated seniors by providing volunteer support along with socialization and transportation assistance. To refer a senior to the program or […]
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Panel to address issues, opportunities for women vets
Women Veterans from Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties are invited to learn about issues, benefits and opportunities available to them by attending a panel discussion on Friday, Dec. 16. The discussion will be hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services and broadcast to multiple locations via the agency’s teleconferencing system. “With today’s Volunteer Army we are […]
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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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Police log
Charges Auburn * Nicholas Dulac, 31, of 105 Second St., warrant, 7:55 p.m. Thursday, on Second Street. * Anthony Rembert, 34, of 52 Fourth St., warrant, 8:31 a.m. Friday, at that address. * Richard Charles Steven, 70, of 14 Pine Cone Drive, Old Orchard Beach, operating under the influence, 8:33 p.m. Saturday, on Turner Road. […]
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Housing Authority honored
Awil Bile of Somali Community Services recently honored Lewiston Housing Authority with certificates of recognition for services provided to Somali residents from 2001-11. Accepting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners was Fern Rodrique. Additionally, Carla Harris was recognized individually for service and efforts during the same period. From left are James R. Dowling, executive […]
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Dow Seniors to hold Christmas dinner
LEWISTON — Robin Dow Senior Citizens will meet for their annual Christmas dinner celebration Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Ramada Inn, Pleasant Street. Doors open at 11 a.m. There will be the usual pot of gold drawings. Jan Byron will entertain with karaoke. With the blessing by chaplain Pat Donohue, 54 members enjoyed a Thanksgiving buffet […]
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Conference aims to help Maine’s 10,000 women veterans stay healthy
LEWISTON — The particular health needs of Maine’s thousands of women veterans will be discussed Friday in a live video conference across Western Maine. Tri-County Mental Health Services plans to open its offices throughout the region for the midday talks, largely aimed at getting women who have served to take advantage of the services they have […]
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Lewiston woman stabbed, man arrested
LEWISTON — A local woman remained in the intensive care unit of a local hospital Sunday after being stabbed multiple times Saturday night. A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Cleveland O’Neal Cruthirds, of Lewiston, was arrested at 2:35 a.m. Sunday and charged with attempted murder, criminal attempt and violating a condition […]