LEWISTON — The two remaining candidates for mayor will discuss the issues at a Nov. 28 public forum and debate hosted by the Sun Journal and the Lewiston Public Library. City voters will go to the polls again Dec. 13 to elect either Mark Paradis or Robert Macdonald mayor. “The two candidates are very different […]
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Lewiston methadone clinic invites neighbors to tour facililty
LEWISTON — Neighbors and local health and city officials will get a first-hand look next month at a new Mollison Way methadone clinic. Jennifer Minthorn, program director at the Merrimack River Medical Services facility, has invited 82 neighbors, city officials and health care providers to tour the facility on Dec. 9. It’s part of a […]
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Lewiston student with air pistol removed from bus
LEWISTON — Police escorted a young boy off a school bus Thursday morning after students spied an Airsoft pistol in his bag. The bus was bound for Lewiston Middle School. Lt. Mark Watson said police received a call from the bus driver at 7:19 a.m. They responded to the stopped bus on Rideout Avenue. “No […]
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Tips to help you be a better shopper
You’re not much of a shopper, which may explain why you put off the purchase of Christmas gifts until the last minute. Yep, you’re one of those last-minute shoppers delving through the leftovers on store shelves on Christmas Eve. This year, you’re changing your ways. Here are some tips to ensure you’re successful. Research beforehand […]
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Gifts for next to nothing
Times are tough and people are cutting back, even on their Christmas shopping. If you’re among them, don’t feel bad. There are less expensive alternatives available, some that cost next to nothing. Here are some suggestions. Make gifts using things you already have on hand around the house. Bake some cupcakes or cookies and deliver […]
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Federal and local officials raid and delay opening of Lewiston eatery
LEWISTON — Local police and agents from the federal government raided an East Avenue restaurant Wednesday, which kept it from opening until mid-afternoon. Few details were being released but several people reported seeing armed agents from U.S. Immigrations, Customs and Enforcement, as well as Lewiston police officers at the New China Super Buffet. One local […]
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Richard joins Franco staff
LEWISTON — The Franco Center of Lewiston announces the hiring of Todd M. Richard as marketing manager and box office coordinator for the 10-year-old arts and culture nonprofit organization. Richard will supervise the creation and proliferation of new media portals and content, as well as energizing publicity and media relations. Richard is a marketing and […]
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Michael Scott Nichols
LEWISTON — Michael Scott Nichols, 49, died Nov. 12, at Central Maine Medical Center from complications of liver disease. He was born Oct. 30, 1962, in Lewiston, to Harold Edward Nichols and Nancy O’Connor. He enjoyed gardening, working on cars, spending time with family and friends, especially with his daughter, Madison. He worked as a […]
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Inanna will fill Franco center with rhythms of Africa
LEWISTON — Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, a percussion and vocal ensemble that explores the heritage and rhythms of West Africa, will perform in concert at the Franco-American Heritage Center on Saturday, Nov. 26. The six-piece women’s drum and world music ensemble presents original arrangements and compositions invoking ancient traditions of the drum. Inanna was originally […]