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Man indicted on traffic, trafficking charges

FARMINGTON — A Lewiston man was indicted Thursday in two separate cases, one involving failing to stop for police in Jay and the second related to corrections officers finding marijuana that fell out of his clothing at the jail after going to court. Edward Barbioni Jr., who had a residence in Livermore Falls on July […]

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Cross Country Notebook: Devils don’t wallow in mire

Complaints, even excuses, flew freely after the girls’ cross country race Sept. 9 at Edward Little High School. Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on many of the wooded trails in the tri-county area. Even after two nearly dry weeks, the running loop at Edward Little High School was no exception. Lewiston coach T.J. Niles broke away […]

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Military note – Lee Morin

CAPE MAY, N.J. — Coast Guard Seaman Lee R. Morin, son of Denise S. and Paul R. Morin of Lewiston, Maine, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center. During the eight-week training program, Morin completed a vigorous training curriculum consisting of academics and practical instruction on water safety and survival, military customs […]

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Dempsey Center offers nutrition workshop

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center is offering a free nutrition workshop to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. “Eat Well to Prevent and Treat Cancer” will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at CMMC, 12 High St., Conference Room A. Eating […]

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Strutt your Mutt seeking walkers

LEWISTON – The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is accepting registrations for the 15th annual Strutt your Mutt Dog Walk & Pet Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Simard-Payne Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to noon. The morning will feature a 9:30 a.m. Blessing of the Animals followed by a shot-gun start for walkers and […]

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Quebec artist to kick off piano series at Franco center

LEWISTON — Pianist Jimmy Briere of Quebec, a prize winner at international competitions, will open this season’s Piano Series at the Franco-American Heritage Center on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Franco center’s Piano Series will offer six concerts by world-class artists as well as rising stars. Briere, who last appeared at the Franco center in January […]