LEWISTON — Oxford Networks announces that Joe Hodge, vice president data center and IT solutions, and Dave Johnson, senior data center engineer, received IBM PureFlex certification in both the sales and technical designations. The training and certification process took place at Compass 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. The IBM PureFlex system is an infrastructure system […]
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Lessons, conditioning swim set to begin at YWCA
LEWISTON — The YWCA has a full schedule of swim lessons which are available mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturday mornings. Registration is available now. Swim lessons will begin the week of Sept. 4. Details of times may be found at www.ywcamaine.org or by calling 795-4050. Water babies, Puddle Jumpers and Parent & Tot classes are […]
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Nominations open for cancer heroes
LEWISTON — Nominations are now being accepted for the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Survivor Award. Amgen, the title sponsor of the annual Dempsey Challenge, will present the award during Dempsey Challenge weekend on Oct. 13-14. The criteria for nominees are as follows: * Individual is a cancer survivor * Individual lives and/or ‘helps others’ in […]
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Veayo Twins will rock Dufresne Plaza
LEWISTON — On Friday, Aug. 31, L/A Arts and Art Walk Lewiston Auburn will host a free pop-inspired concert by the Veayo Twins in Dufresne Plaza. Sixteen-year-old identical twin sisters, Katherine and Kristen, are known for their vocal harmonies. They play catchy original melodies that often revolve around relationships, life experiences and overcoming obstacles. Kristen is a […]
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Wanted: Artwork for Dempsey celebration
LEWISTON — Area artists are invited to submit works for the Art Walk Lewiston Auburn to be held Friday, Oct. 12, as part of the Dempsey Challenge Community Celebration. The celebration, planned from 5 to 8:30 p.m., will feature local artwork, musical performances, dance, theater, spoken word and an atmosphere of community collaboration. The October Art […]
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Xerox hiring in Lewiston after lay-off last month
LEWISTON — After laying off 70 workers last month, Xerox announced Monday that it’s hiring up to 55 people for its call center here to handle unforeseen growth. Spokeswoman Kelly O’Brien said the former Affiliated Computer Services had supported four clients. This spring, Xerox anticipated two of them moving their business and announced that the […]
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Plan for different kinds of mall development, Auburn council told
AUBURN — Economic conditions that helped developed the area around the Auburn Mall have changed, but there is still room for growth, according to Economic Development Director Roland Miller. Miller briefed councilors Monday night on the history of development of the area between Turner Street, Center Street, Gracelawn Avenue and Mount Auburn Avenue. It’s important […]
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Good weather, big crowds wind up balloon festival
LEWISTON — At 5 p.m., the infield at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston felt empty except for the pesky lines stretching from food tents and the even longer wait to rise above the crowd in the Going Batty Balloon. The 20th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival was in its final hours. A crowd gathered on […]
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Grants for kids available LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation is now accepting grant requests for the 2012 fiscal year. The foundation annually awards grants to individuals and organizations whose programs directly benefit children in the Lewiston Auburn community. Some past grant recipients were Safe Voices, the Lewiston and Auburn Public Libraries’ Book Reach […]
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Great Falls Balloon Festival takes flight
For live video from the 20th Annual Great Falls Balloon Festival and more news and photos, visit our Balloon Festival home page!