LEWISTON — Water service to an outer Lisbon Street neighborhood was shut off for about five hours Wednesday as a city crew worked to repair a leaking pipe. Public Works Director David Jones said the leak in a water main was discovered at about 11 a.m. near 1240 Lisbon St. He blamed the leak on […]
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Capital planning document gets council nod
LEWISTON — Repairing Kennedy Park’s historic gazebo should be high on the city’s 2012 spending plan, according to one resident Tuesday night. Councilors voted to approve a list spelling out $115 million in capital improvements, equipment purchases and project spending over the next five years. The city’s Capital Improvement Program also suggests which city funds […]
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Main break shuts off water to Sabattus, Grove street homes
LEWISTON — A water main break under Sabattus Street near the Grove Street intersection shut down service to some 2,000 homes and businesses Tuesday night. “No water in this house tonight,” Emma St. Germain said from her Sabattus Street home, about a block from the spot where the main had broken. “Turns out water is […]
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Hackers steal card data from Day’s Jewelers
LEWISTON — The Maine State Computer Crimes Unit is investigating the theft of credit and debit card numbers used to make purchases at Day’s Jewelers stores. No one is saying how the data was hacked. Maine State Police Detective Laurie Northrup declined to release details about the case Tuesday, saying only that the Waterville-based jeweler […]
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City considers plan to take over canals
LEWISTON — The city could take over the downtown canals in a bid to keep them viable for future development. At Monday night’s Planning Board meeting, Lincoln Jeffers, assistant to the city administrator, sketched out a plan to privatize Lewiston’s canals. The canals are currently owned by Florida Power and Light. “What drives it more […]
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Cheering: Devils make history
BANGOR — The moment the Lewiston High School cheerleaders received permission to step on the mat Saturday afternoon, the buzz around the tradition-rich Bangor Auditorium was palpable. One minute into the Blue Devils’ routine, coach Lynnette Morency did her best to conceal her quivering lower lip with trembling hands. With two minutes elapsed, four Lewiston […]
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Indoor Track: EL Boys Claim Elusive KVAC Crown
BRUNSWICK — Ryan Laroche not only looked at the seedings for Saturday’s KVAC track meet but also took tradition into consideration. Even though his Edward Little boys’ team was listed as the favorite on paper, he knew better than to believe that, especially considering Brunswick and Mt. Ararat were part of the equation. “Coming in […]
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Coastal Enterprises defends Birch Hill, offers fixes for tenants
LEWISTON — Most problems behind tenant complaints at Birch Hill Apartments are the result of normal operations, according to representatives from Coastal Enterprises Inc., the building’s owners. Tenants began meeting in August, complaining of ongoing problems in the building, including cracks appearing in walls, shifting doors and hallway floors, and especially, cold bathrooms. John Egan, […]
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Boys’ hockey: Steele’s four goals lead Lewiston in rout of EL
AUBURN — Colt Steele scored four goals and assisted on another to lead Lewiston to an 11-0 triumph over an overmatched Edward Little in a boys’ hockey game Saturday. Lewiston (14-0-2) limited the Red Eddies to four shots, while firing 54 at goalie Rob Belanger. Cam Poussard picked up another shutout for Lewiston, stopping the […]
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Strokes are topic of support meeting
LEWISTON — “Stroke: Signs and Symptoms” is the topic of a presentation set for the Thursday, Feb. 17, meeting of the Central and Western Maine ICD Support Group. Certified emergency nurse Michelle Gosselin, RN, will describe the signs and symptoms of stroke and why getting immediate medical attention is critical when stroke is suspected. A […]