LEWISTON — Kora Shriners elected James ‘Jim’ A. Bennett of Biddeford to serve as potentate, or chief executive officer. Bennett announced the theme for the year, Miracles & Memories, to more than 250 people at a semi-public event. “We all know the main reason we proudly wear the Fez of a Shriner,” he said. “It is […]
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Hebert Construction celebrates 80 years as a multigenerational, family-run business
LEWISTON — Hebert Construction, a family-owned commercial construction contractor, us celebrating its 80th anniversary. As a new generation takes the helm, the company remains focused on the values and expertise that got it here, while keeping the door open for fresh perspectives. Hebert Construction started as a small carpentry company based in Lewiston, and over […]
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Not just one winter storm, but a couple on the way
The first storm was expected to get underway late in the day Thursday, coming in as a wintry mix before changing over to snow overnight. Another storm, which one forecaster called ‘a corker,’ is expected to barrel in Sunday and into Monday.
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DuBois Realty Group donates to local charities
AUBURN — The DuBois Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty presented a check in the amount of $2,100 to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society as part of the company’s “Give Where You Live” community support campaign. Under the program, $100 from each real estate closing is designated to one of five local charity partners as […]
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Great Falls Forum: Crime novelist Gerry Boyle talks murder and justice
The former journalist recently released the 13th installment of his popular ‘Jack McMorrow’ series. He spoke to a Great Falls Forum audience Thursday about why he returns to crime, murder and mayhem in his stories.
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Lewiston library to begin after-school activities Feb. 2
Starting in February, the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department plans to offer after-school activities from 4-5 p.m. every Thursday afternoon at 200 Lisbon St. Activities will vary weekly and encourage children to express themselves through creative projects and STEAM-based activities, while promoting social and emotional learning, according to a news release from Sarah Hartje at […]
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YWCA Central Maine to offer basic water safety class for parents, caregivers in June
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine at 130 East Ave. is offering a four-day basic water safety class for parents and caregivers in June. The class will be offered twice from 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, June 20-23 and 4-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 26-29; space is limited. Parents can learn first aid and CPR basics, what the dangers […]
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Lewiston Summer Outdoor Films for kids kicks off 7th season
Next movie, ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog,’ will be shown at Simard Payne Park July 5.
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Boil water alert in Lewiston, Idaho — not Maine, city officials say
Put the kettle down, Lewiston. The city began receiving calls after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when Lewiston, Idaho, officials issued a boil water alert.