According to information readily available from Lewiston City Hall, Lewiston and Auburn have been involved in dozens of cooperative arrangements dating back to 1849. Among current collaborations are the L-A Economic Growth Council, L-A Arts, L-A Railroad Company, L-A emergency communications center, L-A transit systems, the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport, shared sewage treatment plant, and L-A […]
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T. Grieshaber: Exciting future for Lewiston
I hope citizens of Lewiston go to the polls on Dec. 13 with a positive attitude toward the future of our community. As a resident of Lisbon Street, I see the blossoming activity in our downtown. It energizes me every day. New businesses. New residents. New activities. New ideas. Living and working in downtown Lewiston […]
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D. Gilchrist: Not a welfare capital
In Mark Paradis’ campaign ads, he speaks of change occurring the right way. That has been the mantra of liberal thinking for too long and I have seen the result in Lewiston of that “right” change. A decade ago, a former mayor tried to slow down the change and was roundly castigated for it. He […]
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R. Faunce: Helping Lewiston prosper
I have worked professionally in Lewiston-Auburn for 32 years and I am proud to have my office in downtown Lewiston. In 1979, there were still 3,000 folks working in the Bates Mill with hundreds employed elsewhere in the mill district. We all know what happened in the bad old days when the mills virtually emptied, […]
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C. Saddlemire: Making Lewiston a better place
Mark Paradis asked that no one vote for or against him based on his medical diagnosis, but simply vote for Lewiston’s best candidate. I’m hopeful his treatment will succeed. I am inspired that he is remaining true to his campaign. I once helped oppose an initiative that Paradis supported when he was a city councilor. […]
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A look back at the week’s news
Cheers to the efforts of U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud to introduce a bill that would allow Maine students to — once again — get help in managing their student loans. Anyone who has ever applied for a student loan knows how overwhelming the process can be. But, since 2010, Maine students have not had access […]
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Roger G. Laroche
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Roger G. Laroche, 62, died peacefully at his home, in the presence of his family, on Oct. 27, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Lewiston on Jan. 26, 1949, to Gerard and Helene Laroche. An avid skier and fisherman, he also loved sailing, snowshoeing and kayaking. He […]
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Phyzgig: a mix of music, magic, mirth and mayhem
LEWISTON — Phyzgig and Phyzkids, world-class artists from around the country, will offer up a blend of juggling, illusions, magic, storytelling and physical comedy when they bring their family-oriented vaudeville shows to Bates College on Saturday, Dec. 31. Phyzgig entertainers include Leland Faulkner, Michael Trautman, Yo Yo People, Karen Hurll Montanaro, Reifer and Saccone, Fred […]
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Mayoral Candidate Mark Paradis dies
LEWISTON — Mayoral candidate Mark Paradis’ death Friday left plenty of questions about what would happen to next week’s election. Paradis, 59, died in the early afternoon at Central Maine Medical Center of complications from pneumonia — just five days before a runoff election between Paradis and Robert Macdonald. Tuesday’s vote will go on as […]
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Boys’ high school basketball: Lewiston goes long, drops Oxford Hills
LEWISTON — In Lewiston High School’s climb to KVAC boys’ basketball contention a year ago, failure to sink open, outside shots was a pitfall and turnovers were a downfall. Friday night, the shots started falling and the number of miscues sank dramatically. It was the recipe for a 57-46 opening-night win over Oxford Hills. Five […]