LEWISTON — We rode alongside Lewiston Police Community Resource Officer Joe Philippon and Tri-County Mental Health crisis worker David Bilodeau in December of 2018 to focus on a newly relaunched initiative called “Project Support You.” The program pairs crisis workers with police officers to help treat those suffering from mental health issues and substance misuse disorder. […]
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Mark LaFlamme: As easy as falling off a bike
Taking it to the streets On Tuesday, one of my downtown friends reported a woman dragging a vacuum cleaner up Pine Street just a few minutes before midnight. Finally there’s someone willing to get out there and clean up the downtown. A-OK, good buddy Well, it finally happened. While attempting to fix a broken knob […]
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Nowetah’s American Indian Museum
From arrowheads to buffalo bladders and everything in between, the New Portland museum marks 50 years of preserving and celebrating Indian heritage.
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Andrea Bonior, Baggage Check: My girlfriend keeps invading my personal space. How do I tell her to stop?
Andrea Bonior Special to The Washington Post Q. My girlfriend is kind and considerate, but she has little habits that make her come across as selfish, like always assuming I’m fine with her eating off my plate, stretching her legs over me while we’re watching TV or taking the gum that’s in my car. I […]
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Dear Abby: Girlfriend didn’t acknowledge Father’s Day
DEAR ABBY: I am the father of four. I divorced after my third child was born, and I got custody. I have been with my girlfriend, “Wanda,” for six years, and we now have a daughter together. The issue I have is, last year, Father’s Day came and went, and Wanda didn’t acknowledge it. I […]
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Christopher Elliott, Travel Navigator: What’s next for traveler-friendly legislation?
Christopher Elliott Special to The Washington Post The travel industry is strictly regulated for health and safety, a fact for which we should all be grateful. But when it comes to consumer protection — and comfort — most laws still favor businesses. What do passengers say they want? Transparent pricing. Fair business practices. And a […]
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Mystery photo for June 2, 2019
Guess where this photo was taken to be entered into a drawing for a $20 Hannaford gift card.
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Eugenia Last, Scorpio: Look for the perfect spot to relax and contemplate life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Long, 41; Zachary Quinto, 42; Dana Carvey, 64; Dennis Haysbert, 65. Happy Birthday: Don’t be afraid to go it alone this year. Believe in yourself and what you are capable of doing. Much can be accomplished if you plan and execute what you want to achieve with precision. A […]
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Mark LaFlamme: Ode to Elizabeth Ann and nakedness
Elizabeth Ann So, I rode over to this store at the corner of East Avenue and Sabattus Street in Lewiston the other day and figured I’d stop in for old time’s sake. Ever since I moved to Lewiston, Elizabeth Ann was The Store, the place you’d go at midnight for absolutely everything you needed. You […]
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Face Time: Jenna Roberts — Baking up a business
The Lewiston native behind Marvelous Macarons shares her recipe for getting started.