The Full Gospel Fellowship Ministry will have a breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Governor’s Restaurant, Lewiston. The group is nondenominational and welcomes men, women, youths and children. The cost is $10 per adult and includes a full breakfast. Children under 18 eat free. Audrey Regalado will play the keyboard. For reservations, […]
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Free admission at Museum L-A on Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day
LEWISTON – In celebration of annual National Museum Day, scheduled this year for Saturday, Sept. 24, Museum L-A is offering free admission. Through a nationwide partnership with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C., and hundreds of museums across the nation, Museum Day offers the opportunity to explore an unfamiliar museum and to uncover its […]
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When the past won’t stay in the past: Criminal records pose an extra challenge to finding jobs in a challenging economy
Interviews end quickly when prospective employers discover Clarence Gosselin Jr. served 12 years for manslaughter. “It goes about 30 seconds and they say, ‘Well, we can’t hire you,’” he said. The Mechanic Falls man has been job-hunting since 2010. After prison, he worked under the table as a baker for four years until his restaurant […]
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Time in jail, then a lifetime of unemployment
When a criminal defendant stands before Justice MaryGay Kennedy in Androscoggin County Superior Court, prepared to enter a guilty plea, the judge runs through a standing list of cautions, including making sure the defendant is aware that a conviction can make it hard to find employment. She does it every time. It’s a worthy caution […]
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Rare planes to be on display at A/L Airport
AUBURN — In honor of World War II veterans, The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour will bring extremely rare bomber and fighter aircraft to Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport from Sept. 19-21. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII heavy bomber and P-51 Mustang will fly into […]
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Fiery guitarist will fill plaza with rock, pop and soul
LEWISTON — Up-and-coming artist Zach Jones, who plays a mix of modern rock, pop and soul, will close out L/A Arts’ Friday ArtWalk performances on Sept. 30 in Dufresne Plaza. Jones combines the raw energy and style of 1960s British pop with the soulful expression of the American R&B that poured from Motown and Stax. […]
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High School Football: Brunswick bulldozes Lewiston
BRUNSWICK — History has taught Brunswick that it should keep running the football when star running back Dylan Walton isn’t available to carry it, because backup halfback Jordan Rysdam can fill the void. Lewiston’s defense did nothing to dissuade the Dragons during Friday night’s crucial Pine Tree Conference meeting between a pair of 1-1 teams. […]
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Military note – David Vincent
LEWISTON — U.S. Army Specialist David A. Vincent has returned to the United States following a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The former Lewiston-based attorney and Lewiston Planning Board member served as a combat engineer with Sapper Company, Special Troops Battalion, First Brigade Combat Team, Fourth Infantry Division, primarily performing route reconnaissance and clearance in the […]
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Jesus Party helps kids go back to school
LEWISTON — The Jesus Party Pentecostal Kid’s Church recently held two special back to school sessions to prepare inner-city children with good practical teachings. On Aug. 23 the ministry focused on the importance of making good choices about health and wellness in order to develop healthy habits and set personal health goals. The children in […]