Stop the foolishness The day of the patriot approaches for the Nov. 8 ballot. Will people choose wisely, or choose prosperity based upon fantasy? We are asked to trust those of voting age, who may be vocal year round, yet too uninspired to register to vote in the 500 business days between congressional elections, to […]
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High school cross country: Blue Devils would like a run of good luck
LEWISTON —The Lewiston boys’ cross country team has had the talent, depth and work ethic to produce its best season since 2008, when it won the KVAC and Eastern A and finished second in the state. What the Blue Devils haven’t had so far is good luck. A little luck could go a long way […]
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HS Football: Devils, Eddies hope to finish with flair
For the first time in many years, there is no back burner or big picture for the Lewiston and Edward Little football teams. Next week is a non-factor. Both the Blue Devils and Red Eddies are out of playoff contention. Saturday’s 1 p.m. clash at Walton Field in Auburn is their final game of the […]
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3 write-ins vying for Lewiston School Committee
LEWISTON — First there were no candidates. Now there are three. Because no one filed as a Lewiston School Committee at-large candidate by the Sept. 9 deadline, the Lewiston ballot will show the seat on the ballot, but there will be no candidates names, Lewiston City Clerk Kathy Montejo said. Now, three are vying for […]
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Police release few details about man shot in Lewiston on Saturday night
LEWISTON — A man was shot and taken to Central Maine Medical Center around 8:40 p.m. Saturday, police said. Lt. Mark Watson declined to release specifics for the sake of the investigation, including where in the city the shooting took place. The man, who was not named, did not appear to have life-threatening injuries, Watson […]
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More DNA testing needed to identify body found in Lewiston storage locker
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine State Police say additional DNA testing has been necessary to identify the remains of a woman found in a freezer at a Lewiston storage unit. Spokesman Steve McCausland said Friday the work will continue into next week. He said DNA comparisons being examined by the state police crime lab have […]
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Library announces winners of summer reading program
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library has announced the winners of this year’s Teen Summer Reading Program, “You Are Here.” The grand prize, an iPod Touch, was awarded to Katie Cleary, 15, for logging the most time spent reading during the five-week program — more than 200 hours. Nadifa Mohamed, 18, was the winner of […]
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Area residents ‘got fit’
LEWISTON — Healthy Androscoggin gathered for their 11th annual Get Fit & Win final celebration at the Lewiston Middle School Auditorium on Aug. 16. Around 150 participants attended with hopes of winning great prizes and to celebrate their dedication to increasing their physical activity. As part of the 10-week program, participants were asked to set […]