AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A 30-year-old Lewiston man has made a court appearance on charges of murdering a 22-year-old woman who advertised escort services on the Internet. Buddy Robinson was arraigned Thursday in Androscoggin County Superior in Auburn. Robinson was charged last month in the death of Christiana Fesmire, who was last seen in July […]
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Federal employees group to meet Nov. 15
LEWISTON — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Ramada Inn. A social half hour will be followed by lunch at noon. After the speaker, there will be a business meeting conducted by Richard St. Amand, president, with readings of the secretary and treasurer’s […]
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Students to take Purple Bus expedition
LEWISTON — On Nov. 17, the entire Franklin and Merrill Hill student and teacher population will get on the Purple Bus, Lewiston and Auburn’s public bus system. The school is embarking on an expeditionary learning experience through which they hope to explore the Lewiston-Auburn community and all its possibilities through a lesson plan loosely patterned […]
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Most watched videos on sunjournal.com this week
Here are the five most-watch videos on sunjournal.com over the last 7 days. 1. Casino supporters vow to come back. 2. Arrest follows L-A chase and shooting. 3. Rally for Election Day registration. 4. Yes on 3. 5. Bugged Out.
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Preschool hike
Children at Temple Shalom Preschool in Auburn recently took a field trip to Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary in Lewiston. The children enjoyed a beautiful hike while being on the lookout for animals and foliage. At the top of their hike they enjoyed a snack, went on a nature scavenger hunt, played games with pine cones and […]
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French Sing-Along at USM LAC on Nov. 16
LEWISTON — The public and all ages are invited to join The University of Southern Maine’s Franco-American Collection at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, for an hour of songs, jigs and reels. The event takes place in room 170 of USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College. This month’s repertoire will include holiday melodies alongside traditional French favorites […]
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Outburst over casino’s failure wasn’t justified
It was a long night after an exhausting campaign that ended with a big thud. So some frustration can be excused. Still, Mayor Larry Gilbert’s tirade Tuesday night against other regions of Maine, the media and Gov. Paul LePage was misplaced and unproductive. Gilbert and the group behind the failed attempt to bring a casino […]
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Veterans Day celebration to take place at Ramada
LEWISTON — A Veterans Day breakfast celebration will be hosted by Martin’s Point Health Care at the Ramada Conference Center on Friday, Nov. 11. Martin’s Point has proudly served veterans, their families and the families of active duty military personnel for 30 years through the US Family Health Plan program. The event will include a […]
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Nancy M. Duchesneau
LEWISTON — Nancy M. Duchesneau, 59, a resident of South Lisbon Road, Lewiston, died early Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Russell Park Rehabilitation Center, with her family by her side, following a long illness. She was born in Lewiston, Oct. 13, 1952, the daughter of Aldege and Aldea (Lagrange) Pare. Nancy was married to Normand Duchesneau, […]
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Los Angeles band will play at Irish Twins Pub
LEWISTON — The Northstar Session, a rootsy-folk-rock band from Los Angeles that gave a live performance on NBC’s “Parenthood,” will perform at the Irish Twins Pub on Saturday, Nov. 19. The band was originally the artistic outlet of singer-songwriter and guitarist Matt Szlachetka of Longmeadow, Mass., a 2002 Bates College graduate. The Northstar Session didn’t […]