LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library is partnering with the Sun Journal in an effort to solve the “Mystery of the Unknown Buildings” in its Gridley Barrows Collection. Back in 1999, when Lewiston architect and local historian Gridley Barrows died, the LPL received his collection of 5,244 photographic slides and more than 600 prints depicting […]
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Bush brothers mark five years at CMO
AUBURN — Drs. Jeffrey Bush and Matthew Bush of Central Maine Orthopaedics recently celebrated their five-year anniversary with the company. The brothers are originally from Danville, Penn., and are third-generation orthopaedic surgeons. Both physicians are board certified, fellowship trained surgeons who are on the medical staffs at Central Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical […]
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2011 high school golf overview
2011 High School Golf overview Several area high schools had solid conference seasons last year, and a handful are looking very good this season as well. here is a short breakdown of how the schools in the tri-county area are shaping up this season: KVAC A Oxford Hills had one of the more successful seasons […]
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Meadowview Seniors holding day trips
LEWISTON — The Meadowview Senior Complex has two day trips left for the season. Friday, Oct. 7, in New Hampshire by bus, boat ride on the Lake Winnipesaukee, then a train ride for the autumn foliage and a Hart’s Turkey Dinner served on the train. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Indian Head Resort in New Hampshire, […]
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100 Pine Street hosting block party
LEWISTON — The 100 Pine Street Wellness and Recovery Center will hold its 4th annual block party and wellness fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. The center is at 100 Pine Street, the end of Pierce Street, between Pine and Ash, and will be blocked off for the event. The Wellness […]
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‘Magical Mutt Mondays’ to help GAHS meet challenge
LEWISTON — Some say “mutts” are healthier than pure bred dogs; and often live longer too. Whether this is true or not, the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will celebrate the mixed breed mutts available for adoption at the shelter in a unique way. “Magical Mutt Mondays” will begin on Monday, Aug. 29, continuing weekly until […]
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Eastern Class A Football: Devils look loaded
One chain link. Lewiston was that far away from its first trip to a Class A championship game in 23 years last fall. Faced with fourth-and-a-speck-of-dirt from its own 10-yard line, the Blue Devils took the no-guts, no-glory approach, kept its punter on the sideline and called a sweep that would be debated for nine […]
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Minot man charged with setting trap
LEWISTON — A Minot man has been charged with setting a trap that snared a cat in the woods near Marden’s last week. Michael Small was charged by the Maine Warden Service with trapping within a built-up portion of a city. The Warden Service said punishment would be determined by the District Attorney’s Office. Investigators […]
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Grants, workshops help Bates teach teach middle-school writing
LEWISTON — Through curriculum-development grants and free workshops, the Bates College Museum of Art is expanding its outreach to middle-school teachers interested in an innovative program that uses the museum as a teaching resource in diverse disciplines, including writing. Funded by generous support from the Maine Community Foundation, the museum’s Thousand Words Project will award […]