BRAGDON — Michelle, 75, of Lisbon passed away Thursday, Oct. 4. A remembrance gathering will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, followed by a reception. DONOHUE — Michael R., 59, of Lewiston passed away Friday, Oct. 5. Visitation for Mike will be held from […]
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Tumbledown Saints to appear at Pedro O'Haras
LEWISTON — Tumbledown Saints will appear at Pedro O’Hara’s from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 13. Tumbledown Saints is a blues band from Maine that plays original music as well as songs by the masters. They are eclectic, danceable, energetic and just on the edge of flying out of control. Formed in early 2017, […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 12
100 years ago: 1918 The telephone operators at the Lewiston exchange of the N. E. Tel. Co. found themselves in a whirlwind rush about the time the first news of Germany’s acceptance of President Wilson’s note reached the cities. The “attack” had not been anticipated and the usual office force of operators was completely smothered […]
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Contractor's Hockey League standings and results
Standings as of Sunday, September 30: 1. Pratte Drywall 2-1-0, 4 points 2. Lewiston Paint 2-1-0, 4 points 3. Adavance Wiring 1-1-1, 3 points 4. I.D.S. 1-1-1, 3 points 5. Saint’s Paint Plus 1-2-0, 2 points 6. Theberge Construction 1-2-0, 2 points. Sunday, September 30 results: Advanced Wiring 3 I.D.S. 3, Lewiston Paint 3, Theberge Construction […]
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Auburn student wins book award, key to the city
AUBURN — Katharine Garcia, a seventh-grader at Auburn Middle School, participated in the Auburn Book Project during her sixth grade experience at East Auburn Community School, and is the recipient of the 2018 Auburn Book Award. The Auburn Book Project, open to Auburn’s grade six students, is designed to promote young authors’ work and creativity […]
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Spruce Mountain award winners
Academic awards for September were presented to students at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. Recipients are, from left, Payton Fitch, Leeah Volterman, Julia Pomeroy, Connor Donahue, Matthew Fenlason, Jordan Mitchell, Trent Tibbetts, Owen Bryant, Savannah Corliss, Madeline Labonte, Megan Dodge and Logan Harvell.
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Antiques expert to speak at society meeting
AUBURN — What creates demand for certain antiques, and why does demand and value decline for others? Daniel Buck Soules will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, about “Unique Antiques” at the next meeting of the Androscoggin Historical Society at the Society’s headquarters on the third floor of the County Building, 2 Turner St. These […]
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Annual Fall Comedy Showcase comes to Franco Center
LEWISTON — Five of Maine’s funniest up-and-coming comedians will perform a night of stand-up comedy at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at The Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. Join Lewiston comedian Dawn Hartill as she hosts the Fall Comedy Showcase with a night of stand-up comedy featuring Brian Brinegar, Ian Clark, Julie […]
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Rumford Horseshoe Club tournament RUMFORD — The Rumford Horseshoe Club will host its tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Hosmer Field horseshoe pits. FMI: call Art at 507-1213. — Donations needed for Halloween walk DIXFIELD — The Area Halloween Walk that takes place on Weld Street each year is financed strictly […]
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Cannabis and its effect on motor vehicle accidents
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mentioned that “Cannabis adversely affects driving ability.” Yet, further on in the article, you state that, “Early data from areas that legalized recreational marijuana suggest reduced rates of motor vehicle accidents.” These two statements seem to contradict each other. I believe I’ve read several articles that state […]