Off the court: Pelletier, 72, is still as much an athlete now as he was in high school and college, competing regularly in seniors and masters track and field competitions throughout New England and across the country.
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FEMA teams help western, central Maine residents register for disaster relief from Dec. 18 storm
Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
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Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
HUD awards $20 million grant to combat Maine homelessness, domestic violence; advocates say more needed
About 60% of the grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to go to state agencies, while the remainder is to be divided between 14 organizations combatting homelessness and domestic violence across Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
The economy is booming. So, why don’t people feel better about it?
A disconnect exists between big-picture indicators like unemployment and wages and the reality of day-to-day life for many in Maine, where groceries and housing costs remain stubbornly high.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Face Time: Jacob Dostie — helping keep the city going at Lewiston Public Works
Dostie, 35, of Minot, operates heavy equipment and does what needs to be done to help keep the city’s streets, parks and various physical systems in good shape.
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‘French boy:’ Maine writer explores era of discovery and loss in the 1950s
Local writer and educator Denis Ledoux writes about growing up in his newest book ‘French Boy: A 1950s Franco-American Childhood.’
Posted inBusiness
Elmet Technologies expansion comes with statewide recognition
Specialty manufacturer wins governor’s Heritage Industry Award for business excellence.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council to decide on proposed survey of business interactions with code enforcement
The proposal comes after the council postponed a vote last week to eliminate local restaurant inspections. The union representing code enforcement staff questions the intent of the survey.
Posted inLocal & State, News
More refugees, asylum seekers are arriving in central Maine in search of a better life
Officials say soaring rents and limited availability of housing units in Portland, Lewiston, and other big cities is driving more refugees and asylum seekers to central Maine neighborhoods like Augusta and Waterville.