TOPSHAM — A Poland man is charged with stealing more than $200,000 and equipment from a Topsham construction equipment supplier, according to police. Georges Gendron, 65, of Poland, faces felony charges for the alleged crimes that took place while he worked for Coastal Metal Fabrication, known as DownEaster Manufacturing. Gendron worked as controller at the […]
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Beer can shortage goes beyond aluminum tariffs
PORTLAND — Although local craft brewers are reluctant to talk about it, they are facing a tight supply of cans. One of the only brewers willing to discuss the problem, Paul Lorrain of Funky Bow Brewery & Beer Co. in Lyman, on Aug. 29 said his company has had particular difficulty obtaining increasingly popular 16-ounce cans and […]
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George D. Collins
AUBURN — George D. Collins, 89, of Lewiston and formerly of Candia, N.H., passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice in Auburn, surrounded by loved ones Sunday, Sept. 2. Born in Melrose, Mass., on Aug. 30, 1929, he was the son of George A. and Marguerite Balch Collins. He was […]
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Christmastide Community Vocal Choir to begin rehearsals
NORWAY — For those who enjoy Christmas music and love to sing, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” The Christmastide Community Vocal Choir rehearsals begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Entering its 15th year, Christmastide is a gift of exuberant seasonal concerts to […]
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Katahdin Valley Boys bring bluegrass music to Greene
GREENE — The Katahdin Valley Boys will be performing bluegrass music at the Sawyer Memorial at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. One of Maine’s most popular and respected bluegrass bands, The Katahdin Valley Boys have been thrilling audiences around Maine and northern New England since their blending of talents in 1998. The Maine […]
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'Boys Club' culture
DEAR ABBY: My fiance is in a group chat with a dozen of his friends. They are all professional men in their 30s with families. They regularly send each other pornographic images. This includes the group “icon,” which appears to be a solicited picture of a woman’s behind with the group name written on it […]
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Quebec choir to perform concert at Franco Center
LEWISTON — The Gendron Franco Center will host Choeur en Supplement’Air, a 50-voice choir from Quebec, in concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17. This year they will present five concerts in northern New England. In addition to their annual concert in Canada, some 50 of the 400 choristers of the Choeur en Supplement’Air (also […]
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Gemini: Focus on yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Graham, 29; Rose McGowan, 45; Michael Keaton, 67; Raquel Welch, 78. Happy Birthday: Learn from mistakes and move forward with confidence. You have plenty to gain by being a participant. Greater involvement in groups and organizations that have something to offer will encourage you to use your skills diversely. […]
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Help wanted to find cane, raise money, close house for winter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have lost a beloved walking cane. It was left on our car’s trunk and fell off somewhere in Turner on the North Parish Hill Road/Route 117 somewhere between No. 200 and No. 100 heading toward the bridge that’s being rebuilt. You can reach me at 515-2802. Thank you for your help! […]
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Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club changes leadership
AUBURN — The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Club recently chose officers for the coming year. The new president is Brian DuBois, owner of DuBois Realty Group of Keller Williams. He lives in Auburn with his wife and three children. DuBois has been in Rotary for 18 years and is very active in the Auburn/Lewiston community. “I find that […]