The John T. Gorman Foundation would ideally like to see the $150,000 matching grant announced last week for the initiative matched in the next year, but its chief program officer says, “We’re in it for the long term.”
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Auburn Rooper’s makes room for new medical marijuana store
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New Hampshire developer buys Lewiston’s Hill Mill after acquiring Continental Mill last year
Eric Chinburg says he has plans to divide up some of the interior to attract businesses seeking smaller spaces.
Lewiston School Committee considering new active shooter training
The ALICE program would allow teachers to evaluate the best response to situation where there is an active shooter in the school, as opposed to the current protocol which is to lock classrooms and hide.
PHOTOS: Catholic Schools Week celebration begins in Lewiston
Saint Dominic Academy first graders wear pajamas to school and bring their “stuffies.”
Lawmakers debate pros and cons of bill to allow home marijuana delivery
Advocates say it would allow legitimate businesses to compete with black market sellers, but the state says it would be too hard to regulate at this time.
Public Theater’s ‘Sexy Laundry’: Awash in humor, tumbled dry in reality
LEWISTON — The title of The Public Theatre’s current production, “Sexy Laundry,” is a wily play on words; the performance is a brilliant play OF words. Please, take your seat and study the stage prior to the opening scene. A lush hotel bedroom is the setting for this two-party tour de force. Red, the color […]
Guitarist Jim Gallant returns to The Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — The Oasis of Music will host the return of guitar wizard Jim Gallant beginning at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Gallant will present a program of his original songs from his past four CDs, plus some “new stuff.” Whether performing at a coffeehouse, college concert or an outdoor festival, Gallant’s music has never […]
Working: Emily Smith brings food and nutrition to Lewiston classrooms
Emily Smith’s goal is reaching 900 children a year in Androscoggin County through her nutrition and food work at Healthy Androscoggin.