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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Gilberte M. Laberge
AUBURN — Gilberte M. Laberge, 94, a longtime resident of Tampa Street in Lewiston, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 19, at the Hospice House with family by her side. She was born in Lewiston March 5, 1917, a daughter of Alfred and Celina Roy St. Pierre. She was educated in local schools, remained a lifelong […]
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Central Maine Heart Walk raises nearly $130,000
AUBURN — The 13th annual Central Maine Heart Walk took place on Sept. 18 in Lewiston/Auburn, Rumford, Bridgton and Brunswick to benefit the life-saving research and education of the American Heart Association. The AHA’s largest event in Central Maine, this year’s event drew approximately 1,200 walkers who together raised close to $130,000. “Funds raised at […]
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Feral Felines need bakers, candy makers
LEWISTON — Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is looking for bakers and candy makers who can donate their delicious baked goods for the upcoming bake sale on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18, at the Kennel Shop in the Lewiston Mall. Most people have someone in their lives who has had to battle cancer. Many […]
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50th anniversary celebrated
Joanne and Reginald Janelle LEWISTON — Joanne and Reginald Janelle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24 with a party at the couple’s home of 47 years in Lewiston. The event was hosted by their children, Donna Norcross and husband, Steve and James Janelle and wife, Kimberlee. More than 80 family members and long-time […]
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A. Hall: Conciliatory attitude
I’ve followed the angst-laden “Occupy” movement with some fascination. It appears they’ve now taken over a public park for their own private use with the blessing of the city of Portland. I wonder if city officials would be so conciliatory or forbearing if it were tea party members, or some other movement not so in […]
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R. Soucy: Read the daily paper
Many years ago, in Lewiston, there were two daily newspapers — one in the morning and one in the evening. They were called the Lewiston Daily Sun and the Lewiston Evening Journal. I got interested in reading those two papers when I returned from serving in the Army, although I did read the Stars and […]
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R. Beaudoin: For the working class
If there is any chance at all of electing an individual into the office of mayor in Lewiston who will voice the concerns of the working class, it is a vote for Bob Macdonald. Others who support similar morals and values should come to the polls on Dec. 13 and cast a vote for him. […]
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Police Log
CHARGES Lewiston • Billy Pizzaro-Ayala, 31, address unknown, arrested on a probation hold at 1:15 p.m. Friday at 71 Lisbon St.• Tamesha Rae Haas, 18, of 183 Pine St., on a charge of disorderly conduct at 7:51 p.m. Friday at 154 Pierce St.• William Abele, address given as transient, on a charge of criminal trespass […]
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Face Time: Jake Holz — The man behind the running pillow
Two years ago, after moving to Maine on a bit of a whim, Jake Holz dressed as a beer bottle to run the Portland Trails’ “Trail to Ale” 10K. Later, he dressed as pie in honor of National Pie Day and ran all over his new hometown, Portland. When he was hired as a receiver […]