Auburn’s summer “rec” camp may be the only one in the region to open, and its adult softball league is now in full swing.
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Corrina Tancrede featured artist in Gritty’s window
Corrina Tancrede is the featured artist for the month of June through mid July in the Auburn Gritty’s Art and Ale Window. Tancrede has always been creative. A hair dresser, a baker, and all around crafter, she found her passion in painting in February 2016 when she attended a local paint night. She began taking […]
Lewiston City Council passes emergency business loan program
The program, introduced and implemented Tuesday, aims to provide loans to restaurants that might not qualify for other financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PHOTO/VIDEO: Buses used to congratulate 2020 graduates
Hudson Bus Lines/STA honors graduates of Lewiston High School and Edward Little High School by using 22 buses to create a giant “2020” at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée parking lot in Lewiston.
Police log
Arrests Auburn • Amber Morin, 26, of Lewiston, on an outstanding warrant for violating conditions of release and a charge of theft of unauthorized taking or transfer, 7:40 p.m. Monday at Denny’s Restaurant. • Buddy Grant, 26, of Greene, on an outstanding warrant for violating conditions of release, and charges of theft by unauthorized taking […]
YWCA to hosts virtual event with Judicaelle Irakoze
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine will host “Judicaelle Irakoze: Practical Ways to Achieve Racial Equity” in a virtual presentation and conversation from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Irakoze describes herself as an afro-political feminist activist doing disruptive work and serving communities. She is a community organizer currently living in Maine. Irakoze will speak […]
Lewiston School Committee approves family and community support coordinator position
LEWISTON — The Lewiston School Committee voted 5-3 on Monday night to approve the position of family and community support coordinator. Superintendent Todd Finn said the position was converted from an “open, long-vacant payroll position.” The person hired for the position, according to the School Committee, would be responsible for “ensuring parents and community members […]
Local restaurants take it outside as Androscoggin County reopens slowly
A number of restaurants in Lewiston-Auburn began serving outdoors Monday, with more expected as the week goes on.
Lewiston and Auburn police chiefs say George Floyd’s death was tragic
The chiefs encouraged peaceful protest against injustice and “to do so in a nonviolent way.”