CHARGES Lewiston * Brett Alan Bramlett, 52, of 25 Poplar Drive, Sabattus, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 12:52 a.m. Thursday at 111 Ash St. * Gretchen Marie Wilson, 32, a transient, on a warrant, 12:47 a.m. Thursday at 87 Canal St.
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Free turkey dinner LEWISTON — The Dawg House at 1018 Sabattus St. will hold their third annual free turkey day dinner in recognition of veterans from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Dinner is free to all who attend. Proceeds and donations provide money to the veterans of Maine. For more information, contact Jim […]
M. Hebert: Loans handicapping graduates
I’m writing to shed light on a topic that is not only handicapping a generation of young adults in this community, but also many others across the country. The student loan crisis is becoming a popular topic on the political media circuit, yet personal stories of those suffering from a heavy burden of debt and […]
4Play at pub
Classic rock cover band 4Play will perform at the Irish Twins Pub, 743 Main St. Lewiston, from 8:30 to close on Friday, Nov. 25. Cover charge: $3. Band members, from left, are Dale Bellman, Randy Begin, Kerry Gould, Peter Hummes and Charlie Bradbury.
Jere R. Clifford
LEWISTON — Jere R. Clifford died Nov. 23, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born April 1, 1927, in Lewiston, eldest child of William H. Clifford Sr. and Alice (Sughrue) Clifford. Educated in Lewiston schools, he graduated from Tufts College and Boston University Law School. He was married on […]
Little ones share their views on Thanksgiving
LEWISTON — Martel Elementary School kindergartners on Tuesday shared what they know about Thanksgiving. Bryce Cogswell, 6, said at the very first Thanksgiving the Pilgrims and Native Americans ate “what we are eating. Tomatoes and kiwi.” They held the first Thanksgiving “because they were the first ones there.” Jada Cummins, 5, said she’s thankful for […]
Hope House feeds neighbors in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The Hope House Family Support Center opened the doors of its converted church Wednesday for a pre-Thanksgiving feast, drawing several dozen people despite sloppy weather and slippery conditions. “People made calls to us Tuesday asking, ‘Please don’t close,’” said Jan Willson, who runs the center at 91 College St. with her husband, Bruce. […]