Myronn Hardy, an assistant professor of English at Bates College, will read from his newly published book of poems, “Aurora Americana,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Gomes Chapel on the campus of Bates College in Lewiston. Books will be for sale at the event. “Aurora Americana” is being published by Princeton University Press […]
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Guitarist, composer to perform at Oasis of Music
Guitarist and composer Peter Griggs will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 11, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Griggs attended the Juilliard School of Music Pre-College Division, Bowdoin College, Wesleyan University and York University (UK). His principal teachers included Louis Ricci (French Horn), Elliot Schwartz & Wilfred Mellers […]
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Paintings by Lewiston artists on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Lewiston residents Susan and Paul Boucher are on display for the month of October in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Art is an integral part of Paul’s life and has been for almost fifty years. His style combines a sense of realism with […]
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Community Give Back Day set for Oct. 7 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — New Mainers Public Health Initiative, in partnership with Power Health Tour, is presenting Community Give Back Day. The event is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the James B. Longley Elementary School gymnasium, 145 Birch St. This free event includes local and national exhibitors, giveaways, health and wellness information, […]
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Three candidates look to unseat Sheline in race for Lewiston mayor
Four candidates — Jon Connor, Luke Jensen, Joshua Pietrowicz and Carl Sheline — are vying for Lewiston mayor. Find out more about them below in our 2023 candidate profiles.
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Lincoln Street Garage paid parking system going online Oct. 16
LEWISTON — The Lincoln Street Parking Garage at 16 Lincoln St. will undergo testing of its new computerized payment system beginning Oct. 16, according to city officials. The system will be operational and parking arms fully functional during this test, Angelynne Amores, director of marketing and communication for Lewiston, said. Drivers leaving the garage will […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions: • Monday, Oct. 16, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. and noon. • Friday, Oct. 20, […]
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Main Street melee in Lewiston sends 2 people to hospital
The fight Sunday afternoon broke out over a stolen bicycle on Main Street in Lewiston, police said. Two people required medical care at the hospital.
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Face Time: Debbie Tibbetts of Lewiston — Cleaning out the closet for a 10th and maybe final year
What started as a small clothing swap among a group of women turned into an annual fundraiser that has helped a host of people and organizations in the area.
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Working: Corwin St. Pierre, pizzaiolo and entrepreneur, defies odds in restaurant business
Cibo Pizza is marking its fifth year in business.