LEWISTON — State historic preservation officials will discuss placing the area around the Bates Mill on the National Register of Historic Places at a public hearing Oct. 7. Christi Mitchell of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission said the proposed district would make developments there eligible for federal and state tax credits of about 50 percent. […]
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Study ending LA’s turnpike dream gets reviews next week
The Twin Cities won’t get a turnpike interchange nearer to downtown, according to a Maine Department of Transportation study being reviewed at a pair of meetings next week. A new interchange wouldn’t improve traffic in either city, according to traffic engineers. “The study basically says we are just not there right now,” Don Craig, director […]
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The Ten Spot: Lewiston, Leavitt, MV keep moving up
1. Bangor (4-0) – Rams getting ready to face Mt. Blue for the third time in 364 days, or more quickly than most southern Maine broadcasters can say Seccareccia. 2. Thornton (4-0) – While the other Western Class A teams got their gentle wake-up call last weekend, the Trojans kept their foot on the accelerator […]
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Soccer Notebook: Dirigo back for more
What the Dirigo boys’ soccer team lost in talent and experience last year has been replaced by effort and teamwork. The result so far is a pretty impressive season despite the fact that the Cougars lost a significant part of the team that won 12 games last year and reached the MVC championship game. “It […]
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St. Mary’s practices add pre-registration
LEWISTON — Patients will now be asked to preregister for appointments with their family doctor — confirming insurance, mailing addresses and other information over the phone — if that doctor’s office is part of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Earlier this year, St. Mary’s began switching its primary care and family practices from federally-qualified health […]
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Pair outlines Lake Auburn complaint for Lewiston councilors
LEWISTON — The Twin Cities’ efforts to protect Lake Auburn’s water quality could be unfair and a burden on most residents, city councilors were told Tuesday. Dan Bilodeau of Auburn and Doug Stone of Lewiston presented councilors with the draft of a complaint they are considering filing with the state Public Utilities Commission. The draft […]
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Girls’ roundup: Blue Devils break through behind Mathon’s two goals
LEWISTON — Maegon Mathon converted a pass from Kayla Hamel with five minutes left in the first half to give Lewiston a 2-1 victory over Erskine in a KVAC girls’ soccer tilt Tuesday. Mathon also scored the Blue Devils’ first goal in a strong performance. Mackenzie Masselli made 14 saves for Lewiston (1-7) to notch […]
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Too early for campaign signs, Auburn warns
AUBURN — City officials are warning candidates and campaigners for issues on November’s ballot that it’s too early for street-side signs on public property. State rules began allowing campaigners to put signs on public rights of way beginning Sept. 21 — six weeks before the Nov. 2 election. That’s the rule for the city of […]
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Road construction
Sept. 27 -Oct. 1 Auburn Work location: Begins: Done by: Status: Old Danville Road, Moose Brook to city line Ongoing October Detour Route 136 at the Durham town line Ongoing October Closed Main Street, Academy to bridge Ongoing November Delays Hotel Road at Youngs Corner Ongoing November One lane Lewiston Work […]