LEWISTON — Ready Read of Lewiston-Auburn is seeking donations of new or gently used children’s books to distribute to families in need in Androscoggin. The group has a goal of collecting 1000 books for needy children as part of its 2011 book drive, from May 6 through May 15. Books may be dropped off in […]
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High School Baseball: Devils get Eddies in extras
Sullivan cracked the first pitch from Luc Farrago to the right side. The ball skidded on the new infield dirt at Franklin Park then took a tough hop up and over second baseman Gabe Clavett’s left shoulder, allowing Mekae Hyde to score the winning run in a typically tense Battle of the Bridge, 5-4. “It’s […]
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Softball: Red Eddies rally
LEWISTON – Another day. Another comeback. Early deficits don’t seem to phase the Edward Little softball team these days. They may spot a team a few runs in the first few innings, but the Red Eddies fully expect to make some noise before the game is over. EL faced a five-run deficit Tuesday but turned […]
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CareerCenter offering classes
LEWISTON — CareerCenter is offering the following workshops this month. CareerCenter is located at 5 Mollison Way. Hours are Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on workshops, call 753-9005. Career Decision Making (two-part workshop), 9 a.m. to noon, May 10 and May 13 or […]
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Phillips resigns; Common Ties celebrates 25 years
LEWISTON — Craig Phillips has resigned after 24 years as the executive director of Common Ties Mental Health Services. On his last day, April 8, the staff celebrated his many years of leadership with a lunch and the gift of a crab apple tree, symbolizing the growth of the agency during his time there. “I […]
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Scotland’s Old Blind Dogs will give three concerts
LEWISTON — Since forming in the early 1990s, Old Blind Dogs has stood on the cutting edge of Scotland’s roots revival. The band’s trademark style is a mix of dynamic percussion, polished vocals, fiddle and pipes, and delicately phrased melodies and traditional songs. The band will bring its energy and lively rhythm to the Franco-American […]
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Glazer will play Bach, Liszt and Beethoven
LEWISTON — Frank Glazer, one of Maine’s most eminent pianists, will perform popular selections by Bach, Beethoven and Liszt on Friday, May 6, at Bates College’s Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. The 7:30 p.m. performance is free, but tickets are required. For more information, call 786-6135 or email [email protected]. Compositions on the program include Bach’s […]
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Sweet Home Maine: Alabama shelter sends dogs to Lewiston in wake of storms, tornadoes
LEWISTON — Little Dillard, Blacky and Sandy are about to embark on the car ride of their lives. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is expecting those three and 47 dog pals from the Shelby Humane Society in Columbiana, Ala. — a 20-hour trip — so that shelter can make way for animals lost or abandoned […]