Before last year, Rachel Lowe was not a runner. She wasn’t involved in sports as a child, wasn’t an athlete in high school or college. Running didn’t interest her then. By the time she was in her 30s, Lowe was a wife and mother with two young children at home. She wanted more exercise but […]
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Two issues, same way to vote
While much of the media seem centered around those running for public office, there are other items on the June ballot that area residents need to consider. First, is the repeal of LD 1495. Proponents say it will reduce personal income taxes and put more emphasis on tourists’ dollars. I would counter that it simply […]
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Would be a nice addition
I have heard that Joe Paradis, also known as “Mr. Veteran of Lewiston,” is making inquiries concerning a replica monument of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, to be installed in Lewiston’s Veterans Park. What a great idea. I understand that he has the support of our senators and representatives in Washington, D.C., as well […]
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Lewiston man has a passion for woodworking
Working with wood has always been fun for Maurice Nadeau. When he was a kid growing up in Lisbon Falls he would help his father, a carpenter, on jobs. “I think he always figured we would go into business together. But that didn’t work out. I knew more than he did. At least, I thought […]
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Eats: Marche bon! New cafe on Lisbon Street adds to the area’s growing flavor
The door to Marche, downtown Lewiston’s newest eatery, was open on a sunny and breezy afternoon, and any passerby could catch a whiff of yum wafting out to the sidewalk. Once inside, the aroma of slow-roasted meats surrounds you and gets your palate ready for some good eats. Eric and Carrie Agren, owners of Fuel, […]
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Lewiston elementary grades switching to trimester system
LEWISTON — Next year, Lewiston elementary students will get three report cards instead of four, a move some may cheer, except those who get parental rewards for good report cards. The school department is doing away with quarterly rankings for K-6 students and adopting trimester grading periods. The change is applauded by teachers, who say […]
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The case for a Lewiston casino at Mill 5
Lewiston native in partnership to build a downtown casino. I guess I’ve worn a number of hats in my life: management consultant, financial analyst, attorney, software engineer and, most importantly, recipe-keeper for the Lewiston Greek Festival. But, my lifelong passion is neither food nor career-hopping — it’s economics. I opened my first economics book when […]
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Veteran judge reflects on life on the bench
LEWISTON – Robert Clifford didn’t go to law school to be a judge. He didn’t become mayor and, later, a state senator to sit on the bench. “No one sets out to be a judge in our system,” Clifford told a group of about 60 people Thursday at the Lewiston Public Library. Clifford was the […]
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Top food experts extend pinkies in a tribute to the Mediterranean
LEWISTON — People use the word “soiree” too rarely. It has become a prissy word, evocative of exclusive guest lists, polite patter and using one’s pinkie. The Nutrition Center of Maine in Lewiston is taking it back. “We’re going to make some fire,” Chef Randall Smith warned attendees to the center’s annual Chef’s Soiree a […]
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Dempsey’s challenge raises more than $1 million
LEWISTON — Despite mud, mist and knee-grinding hills, the inaugural Dempsey Challenge ended Sunday with smiles and sun. “I’m just thankful it didn’t rain,” said Patrick Dempsey, the actor and Maine native who started it all. The gloomy sky broke minutes before he took the main stage for the closing ceremonies. “It’s been a magical […]