UPDATE: Maine Timberwolves done in Lewiston before playing a single game LEWISTON — Once again, the hockey community in the Lewiston-Auburn area could be left wanting. The Maine Timberwolves, one of 11 teams in the fledgling Northern States Junior Hockey League, will not open the season at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee this weekend as previously expected, […]
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Wrestling instincts help Farmington’s Farrington win MMA debut
LEWISTON — With a wrestling background dating to his seventh-grade year in the Farmington school system, Caleb Farrington was determined to take his mixed martial arts debut to the mat Saturday night. He almost didn’t get the chance. The 20-year-old Farrington withstood a barrage of heavy strikes landed by Nash Roy during the opening round […]
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Members of National Guard receive awards for their service
LEWISTON — “You make us very proud,” said Gov. Paul LePage to Maine’s citizen soldiers of the 133rd Engineer Battalion and the 1035th Survey and Design Team at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée on Sunday morning. Those words also summed up the sentiments of several dignitaries, who received heartfelt expressions of appreciation during a “Freedom Salute.” The event […]
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NEF bringing pro boxing back to Lewiston in October
LEWISTON — Professional boxing in Maine appeared to die five years ago, without the dignity of a wake or an obituary. The license to promote such events effectively lapsed when the state commission that oversaw all prize fistic pursuits was eliminated in a cost-cutting measure. In truth, however, the sport was in such a state […]
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Junior hockey: Maine Timberwolves release home dates, ticket packages
LEWISTON — The Maine Timberwolves, new members of the Northern States Hockey League, are moving forward with their vision to bring junior hockey back to Lewiston. The team took a major step Thursday when they, in conjunction with the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, released their 2013-14 home schedule and ticket pricing information. The team will play […]
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Ice hockey: Timberwolves to play full-time at Colisee
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Bank Colisee will have a full-time tenant next season, after all. Months after the Portland Pirates played their final American Hockey League game at the Lewiston facility, Colisee officials confirmed Tuesday that the building will be home to the Maine Timberwolves of the Northern States Hockey League on a full-time basis […]
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Thousands attend trade show in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Food, fun and games blended with an abundance of valuable information at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée throughout the day Thursday. It all spelled success for 165 exhibitors at the 19th annual Androscoggin Business to Business Trade Show. A steady flow of attendees checked out a diverse collection of business booths. Dina Jackson, marketing […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 12 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 6:45 p.m. at Lewiston High School. On agenda: proficiency-based learning diploma that will impact this fall’s freshmen class, decision on pay-to-pay ($10) for high school sports. TUESDAY, May 13 LEWISTON — Referendum on School Department budget, voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Longley Elementary School […]
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Lewiston voters to decide school budget Tuesday
LEWISTON — Lewiston voters will have a chance to have their say on the proposed school budget during a referendum Tuesday, May 13. Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Longley Elementary School gym, 145 Birch St., across from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. “Fortunately, we have very capable educators in Lewiston,” Superintendent […]
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Mixed Martial Arts: Bang! Bang! Auburn brothers double up
LEWISTON — Forget the classic rock directives of “take it to the limit” or “takin’ it to the streets.” With time winding down in his rookie ruckus as a mixed martial artist Saturday night, 18-year-old Edward Little High School senior Sheldon Bang wanted to take it to the mat. Nothing more, nothing less, and nothing […]