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YWCA offers drop-in child care LEWISTON — Do you have holiday shopping to do, but can’t find a time to do it without your child(ren)? The YWCA of Central Maine is offering drop-in care so that parents may shop, run errands or go to appointments knowing that their child will be safe and happy. Children […]

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Pregnant Auburn woman dies in Topsham accident

TOPSHAM — A pregnant Auburn woman has died of injuries from a head-on collision Sunday afternoon. According to a news release from Sgt. Robert Ramsay of the Topsham Police Department, Salima Nuh, 37, of Auburn was traveling eastbound on Route 196 in Topsham at 3:32 p.m. when her vehicle was struck by a vehicle driven […]

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Military notes

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following area residents graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an […]

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Bob Marley at Lewiston High LEWISTON — The Lewiston High School Cheer Boosters are hosting a comedy show featuring Maine’s own Bob Marley on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Lewiston High School. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. Tickets are on sale now; $15 in advance and $20 at the door. […]

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Dog saved after getting caught in coyote trap in Topsham

TOPSHAM — A dog was able to walk home with its owner after being freed Sunday morning from a coyote trap that had been set along the Central Maine Power right-of-way in Topsham, according to police. The silver labrador had been on a walk with its owner near Route 201 at about 11 a.m. when […]

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Clinical Pastoral Education graduates

LEWISTON — The following individuals recently completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Central Maine Medical Center. Jason Rexroad, an Evangelical Lutheran Church of America seminarian from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, S.C.; Isaac Lara, a Roman Catholic seminarian studying at Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, Ill.; Lisa Biersch Cole, an Episcopal student at […]

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LHS vying for safe-driving grant LEWISTON —As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 18-26, Lewiston High School has registered for “CelebrateMyDrive.” Community members are asked to make safe driving commitments. The 100 schools receiving the most safe driving commitments at the end of the designated week will win a grant. To make a […]

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Harvest ham supper Oct. 18 AUBURN — A harvest ham supper, including all homemade desserts, will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at American Legion Post 31, 426 Washington St. Cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children under 12. The public is welcome. Walk to Remember for baby loss LEWISTON […]

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Smithfield Plantation board LITCHFIELD — Smithfield Plantation board of directors meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Litchfield Town Office. Monmouth Garden Club MONMOUTH — “Five Secrets of Making a Pumpkin Arrangement” will be presented by Valerie Dawes, master flower designer, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Cumston Hall’s […]