LEWISTON — Faux Net Tricks, a new, locally owned company, is one of 36 national winners and one of three in the New England region of the American Express and Google “My Business Story” contest. The contest was in conjunction with the effort to encourage the public to shop and contribute toward local economies by […]
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Oakhurst, Red Claws give to Boys & Girls Clubs
LEWISTON — Oakhurst Dairy recently gave $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, which includes clubs in Portland and Lewiston-Auburn, and pledged to donate up to $5,000 next year in a collaboration with the Maine Red Claws. During the upcoming season, Oakhurst Dairy will donate $500 to the clubs each time the […]
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Bertrand D. Morin
AUBURN — Bertrand D. Morin, 75, died Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Hospice House. He was born in Lewiston, Nov. 13, 1936, the son of Normand Morin and Liana Morrissette Morin. He is survived by one daughter, Liana Webb; one grandson, Austin Webb; one brother, Roger Morin; and one sister, Hermance Pettengill. He was predeceased […]
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Back from Brazil: Local companies say trade mission a success
There was interest in spending time abroad at Hebron Academy, in buying collapsible food concentrate drums from Packgen and wearing Auburn-made shoes on oil-drilling platforms in the Pacific. “Our boots are engineered so they provide very, very good slip resistance in all temperatures,” said Carl Spang, president of Falcon Performance Footwear. “You don’t want to […]
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Trio of musicians will present ‘Christmas Sojourn’
LEWISTON — Seasonal music performed with vocals, fiddle, viola, cello and guitar will fill LA Arts’ DownStage Theater on Friday, Dec. 9. The program, titled “Christmas Sojourn,” features Lewiston musicians Greg and Jessie Boardman plus Ellen Gawler of Belgrade Lakes. The three will sing and play old and new carols as well as songs and […]
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D. Taylor: Where is the justice?
I am outraged by the outcome of the story (Former Lewiston youth minister pleads guilty in sex case) in the Nov. 16 Sun Journal. The headline is more damning than the punishment. I applaud the victim and his parents for practicing a perfect illustration of biblical forgiveness that the whole community can learn from. They […]
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C.Ward: Problem solving
The Dec. 13 election for mayor of Lewiston provides an opportunity to move Lewiston in a positive direction. Mark Paradis, a native son, has the experience having served on the City Council, Planning Board, Finance Committee and Downtown Advisory Board. He has an optimistic attitude, a vision for the future working with both public and […]
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Dorothy Woolford
PORT LUDLOW, Wash. — Dorothy Woolford, 80, of Port Ludlow, died Nov. 24, at home. She was born July 2, 1931, in Lewiston, the daughter of Isabelle St. Pierre (Tardif) and Romeo St. Pierre. She enjoyed Bingo, bowling, game shows and watching the many animals on her back deck. She held a variety of different […]
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Richard M. Fletcher
BRUNSWICK — Richard M. Fletcher, 79, of Ocean Park and formerly of Winslow, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Mid Coast Hospital. He was born in Lewiston, Jan. 5, 1932, a son of Malcolm and Verna Rideout Fletcher. Richard grew up in the Lewiston and Sabattus area and lived in Winslow for many years. He owned […]