We have new wall murals in New Auburn and they are even lighted. We have cleaned up the tattoo parlor, radiator shop and abandoned bar that once greeted visitors entering Lewiston via the Longley Bridge. Now there’s a water fountain at that intersection. The Lisbon Street entrance to Lewiston was remarkably transformed several years ago […]
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Advocates for Children: Singer-songwriter Rick Charette, juggler, wild animal lover will entertain kids-style at fundraiser
AUBURN — Advocates for Children’s holiday festival will offer up family fun, high-energy entertainment and a few wild animals on Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Dominic Academy. Headlining the agency’s 26th annual fundraiser will be entertainer/singer-songwriter Rick Charette, whose show will begin at 10:15 a.m. Opening for Charette, at 9:30 a.m., will be Will Silvers, […]
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Cribbage results LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Multi-Purpose Center on Nov. 17 were: first place, Muriel Webber and Stan Tetenman; second place, Louise Pelletier and Louise Carey; third place, Cecile LeBlond and Robert Oliver; fourth place, Sandy Verrill and Gerry Therrien; fifth place, Pat Records and Norm Bissonnette. Due […]
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Omer R. Parent Sr.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Omer R. Parent Sr., 93, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Nursing home. He was born in Lewiston, April 17, 1918, to the late Rodolphe and Roberts (Ouellette) Parent. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He spent […]
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Roger Baril
AUBURN — Roger Baril, a successful local businessman and proud and gentle family man died Nov. 21, at the Hospice House. In September, he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer that was already beyond treatment. He faced this surprise with the same quiet bravery and dignity with which he lived his entire life. The family will […]
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AARP picks Lewiston among top retirement cities
LEWISTON — They lauded the museums, the number of fellow retirees and the arts-friendly vibe. In its list of “10 Great Small Cities for Retirement,” AARP says look no further. It’s here. In a preamble that explains they considered dozens of communities, opting for those that marry “the energy and excitement of cosmopolitan life with […]
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Livermore Falls reviews L-A dispatch service provider
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen have begun the process of learning about different emergency dispatch service providers. It is unclear whether Androscoggin County dispatch center will continue to provide dispatching service to the town in the future, Livermore Falls fire Chief Gerry Pineau said. There have been emails, rumors, meetings and some numbers thrown out that […]
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Androscoggin County Dems to meet
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will combine its November and December meetings at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Multi-Purpose Center on Birch Street. The committee will hold an election to fill a vacant Democratic State Committee position. Everyone is encouraged to bring nonperishable food items, which will be donated to local […]