STANDISH — The following area students were recently inducted as members of the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Susan Attianese of Naples, a junior double-major in criminal justice and theology with a minor in chemistry, returned to the classroom after almost 30 years. She was previously an adjunct […]
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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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CMHRA to meet Dec. 13
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Human Resources Association will hold its annual Winter Networking Social from 8 to 10 a.m. on Dec. 13 at the Ramada Conference Center in Lewiston. This event focuses on networking with team-building activities, food and drinks, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Sponsor of the event is Kaplan University. To register, […]
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Mark R. Champagne
LEWISTON — Mark R. Champagne 49, a resident of Sabattus Street, Lewiston, died Saturday, Dec. 3, at Central Maine Medical Center, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston April 9, 1962, the son of Orean and Muriel Caron Champagne. Mark was the proud owner of Anytime Towing here […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Christopher Smith, 22, of 20 Moody Road No. 3, Lisbon Falls, warrant for driving to endanger, 8 p.m. Thursday on Riverside Drive. * Kenny Scales, 28, of 249 Route 202, Greene, warrant for operating after habitual offense, 1:17 a.m. Friday on Troy Street. * Jarod Luke Richard, 33, of 84 Coachman Ave., […]
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Help for New Beginnings
Members of the Lisbon High School Interact Club supported a fall community service project during September benefiting New Beginnings in Lewiston. Bill Denehy and Christine Wilson, members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club, invited Interact members to assist with gathering clothes for homeless teens as a back-to-school program. Thanks to assistance from Lisbon Area Christian Outreach […]
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Macdonald: I speak for Lewiston
LEWISTON — None of the ideas mayoral candidate Bob Macdonald champions are new to Lewiston residents, he said. Residents worry that there’s too much welfare and that the city’s culture is changing, he said. They’re impatient to turn the city’s fortunes around. “But nobody’s listened,” Macdonald said. “It’s not what they wanted to hear.” Macdonald […]
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For Paradis, calm and civility important in next mayor
LEWISTON — People are angry, and mayoral candidate Mark Paradis understands that. “But the question is how are we going to deal with that anger, and how do we understand what it’s all about?” Paradis said. “And it comes down to, what can we do about it?” Paradis said he’s the man to help generate […]
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Classes offered at SeniorsPlus
LEWISTON – SeniorsPlus, the area agency on aging, offers free (unless noted) classes for the older adult learner. The classes are designed to help people make informed choices about aging well, living independently and doing it all safely. The classes offered this month are: Your Legal Rights, “Power of Attorney, Financial & Medical” from 10 […]
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First downtown ‘Festival of Art and Lights’ set for Saturday
LEWISTON — Take this summer’s successful downtown art walks, then add hot chocolate and a scarf: Organizers are planning a winter art walk Saturday, the first Festival of Art and Lights. Thirty-eight artisans will have tables inside 14 businesses along lower Lisbon Street. Kids’ events are planned by the Art Van in the plaza across […]