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Career and technical centers seek more money from Legislature

by Steve Collins April 13, 2023April 14, 2023

Lewiston and Farmington centers are among those pushing for a funding increase to bolster career education.

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Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston reopens for the season

by Christopher Wheelock April 13, 2023April 14, 2023

LEWISTON — Seasonal businesses across the area are opening up for the season. Val’s Drive-In at 925 Sabattus St. is among them, posting on social media that it opened Wednesday. Val’s has been a fixture in the city since 1959, serving up its all-American fare with a Maine bent. Owner Chris Lawrence said the menu […]

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Lewiston Adult Education recognizes 5 construction students

April 13, 2023April 6, 2023

Lewiston Adult Education honored construction students in a March 27 graduation ceremony at the Adult Learning Center at Longley School in Lewiston. Students who participated in the four-week course received certification in OSHA-10 for construction traits and in TM3 (tools, math, measurements and materials. Local contractors, including Hahnel Brothers Company and St. Laurent and Sons, […]

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Lewiston man helps students navigate career, college options

April 13, 2023April 6, 2023

People in Androscoggin and Oxford counties in need of career and college planning can contact Frank Spurr, Career Navigator, for free assistance. Spurr, who resides in Lewiston, is one of eight career advancement navigators and college and career success coordinators working throughout the state for the Maine Department of Education, according to a news release […]

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Lewiston Bridge Club recognizes players

April 13, 2023April 12, 2023

Lewiston Bridge Club met April 4. Tom Goodwin of Lewiston placed first. Tied for second and third were Mike Reynolds of Boothbay Harbor and Mike Quinn of Otisfield. Coming in a close fourth was Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston. Bob Fakherty, a new player from Lewiston, placed first April 11. Paul Clement from New Gloucester placed […]

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Warming temperatures threaten Lake Auburn’s water quality

by Vanessa Paolella April 12, 2023April 13, 2023

Maine’s water quality is particularly good, largely due to its cold climate. As the state’s winters grow warmer, however, the periods of ice cover that protect the state’s lakes are shrinking, according to research.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News