Charles Nero, a Bates College professor who specializes in rhetoric, film and screen studies, speaks Monday morning during the Lewiston college’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Sun Journal photo by Russ Dillingham) LEWISTON — On Sunday mornings in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Michael Sargent went with his grandparents to the Damascus Missionary Baptist Church. His grandfather, Booker […]
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Developers behind Lewiston Portland Pie location seek another extension
LEWISTON — The developers behind a planned renovation of the former Lincoln Street fire station — set to become a new Portland Pie Co. restaurant — are seeking another extension of an agreement to purchase the property because of delays caused by the federal government shutdown. If approved by the City Council on Tuesday, it […]
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Stanton Bird Club announces February events
The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has announced the February event schedule. All events are free and open to the public. Sunday, Feb. 3, Lewiston, 2 to 4 p.m. The club will host an open house at L/A Arts Gallery, 221 Lisbon St. Images of Maine birds by a local artist, Dan Cake, will be […]
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Digging out in Lewiston
After shoveling where the plow passed by on Shawmut Street in Lewiston, Egor Domingues catches his breath before he and his cousin finish digging out their car Monday morning after the weekend snowstorm. (Sun Journal photo by Russ Dillingham)
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Winter storm a good one, but not ‘snowmageddon’
LEWISTON — “Snowmageddon” over the weekend turned out to be less apocalyptic than anticipated. Early forecasts had a whopping 12 to 18 inches — or more — of snow blanketing Lewiston and Auburn, but snowfall totals in some areas were only 8 or 9 inches by the time the storm subsided Sunday evening. Chris Kimble, a meteorologist with the National […]
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Lewiston legislators to hold public office hours
AUGUSTA — Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature will hold public office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Lewiston Public Library, in the Couture Room. The delegation includes Sen. Nate Libby, Senate Majority Leader, and Reps. Heidi Brooks, Kristen Cloutier, Margaret Craven and Jim Handy, all of whom will be […]
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Joey Gamache recovering from random attack in New York
A 2004 Sun Journal file photo of Ryan Gamache, right, before he made his professional boxing debut at the Multi-Purpose Center in Lewiston. His uncle Joey Gamache Jr., middle, promoted the fight. Joe Gamache Sr., left, began the Gamache Boxing Club in the basement of the Lewiston Armory nearly 40 years ago. (Sun Journal file […]
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Traffic streaks down Main Street in Lewiston
Car lights are a blur in this 6-second exposure as traffic flows down Main Street in Lewiston. People were preparing for a major snowstorm Saturday night. (Sun Journal photo by Russ Dillingham)
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Cancer survivor speaks to give hope
LEWISTON — The tumor in Eagle Farrington’s throat had grown so large that his doctor didn’t know how he was still breathing. Biopsies had not been helpful, but certain things were clear: The tumor was large, it was growing and it was taking over Farrington’s voice box. To save his life, doctors told him, they’d […]
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L-A CA$H taking free tax prep appointments
LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn CA$H Coalition will accept requests for free tax preparation appointments starting Tuesday, Jan. 22. This service is open to Lewiston-Auburn residents and the surrounding area. Coupled with a free appointment, each resident will receive a free 15-minute financial checkup, providing them with an opportunity to hear about savings opportunities and local resources […]