LEWISTON — A group of seven volunteers will begin their review of the city’s charter later this month. Mayor Larry Gilbert announced his list of nominees to a charter review committee Thursday. The group will review the city’s founding document, looking for potential changes and ways to improve the charter. Nominees include former Mayor Lionel Guay […]
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Minot writer will discuss her book of short stories
LEWISTON — Author Martha Stevens-David of Minot recently published book, “Autobiography of a Simple Soul,” on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Lewiston Public Library. The book is a collection of short stories about growing up in the small Aroostook County town of Ashland. Wanting to be a writer since age 9, she has worked on […]
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High School Football: Turcotte runs wild; Devils still trampled
OAKLAND — With the resounding exception of a giant game by a sensational back with a wounded wing and a bad wheel, the Lewiston High School football team endured a frightful Friday night. Messalonskee scored early, scored often, scored late and exacted an excruciating physical and emotional toll in a 48-27 Eastern Class A victory. […]
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Area nonprofits awarded Community Building Grants
PORTLAND — The Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program recently awarded $25,000 in grants to six Androscoggin County nonprofits, including Let’s Get Ready, for the Maine Let’s Get Ready Project to expand college access for low-income high school students by providing free SAT preparation and counseling. Other grant awards went to: Boys and Girls […]
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Stanton to hold season’s first meeting
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club’s first meeting of the new 2011-12 birding season will be on Monday, Oct. 3, at the Green Ladle, Lewiston High School Culinary Arts Center, 156 East Ave. A social hour with club displays will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. A dinner choice of baked stuffed chicken or […]
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Chefs Soiree tickets available now
LEWISTON — The 6th annual Chefs Soiree will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center of Maine, 208 Bates St. Attendees will sample great food and wines, watch food preparation and cooking demonstrations and take home recipes. Paul Landry, owner of Fish Bones American Grill, will be accompanied by […]
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YWCA holding open house
LEWISTON — On Sunday, Sept. 11, from 1 to 5 p.m., the YWCA of Central Maine will host an open house for members of the public and its donors to thank the Lewiston/Auburn community for its help in keeping the YWCA doors open. It was one year ago when the YWCA announced its closure due […]