LEWISTON — With classes back in session, this year marks the 51st first day of school for Lewiston High’s David Bowie. Bowie was 21 when he was hired in 1968 as a math teacher. He has been at Lewiston High School ever since. Most people do not stay at one place for 50 years, or […]
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Rumford funeral home offers tribute to U.S. Sen. John McCain
A Rumford funeral home is offering a tribute for public viewing to U.S. Sen. John McCain who died Saturday at the age of 81. Viewings at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Prayer cards will be available. Director Dan Gauvin said the tribute “honors a war […]
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Gubernatorial candidates forum planned for Lewiston
LEWISTON — To help kick off campaign season Sept. 10, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is holding a gubernatorial candidates forum that’s free and open to everyone. It will be held at the Ramada Conference Center, with a reception starting at 4:30 p.m. and an hourlong discussion beginning at 5:30 p.m. The four […]
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Lewiston’s Fuel restaurant to close Sept. 8
LEWISTON — After leading a wave of Lisbon Street rebirth and investment, Fuel is coming to an end. The popular French restaurant is closing Sept. 8. Owner Eric Agren, who opened Fuel 11 years ago, said Tuesday afternoon that it’s bittersweet, but it’s time. The restaurant over the years had attracted diners including Patrick Dempsey, Kelly Ripa and […]
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Dallas Plantation man faces assault, sexual contact charges
FARMINGTON — A Dallas Plantation man remained in jail Tuesday evening on domestic violence and unlawful sexual contact charges, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Bradley A. Kennett, 63, was arrested Monday at the Dallas Plantation Town Office on charges of domestic violence assault, unlawful sexual contact and criminal restraint, Detective Kenneth Charles said […]
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Farmington man sentenced to 15 years for the 1979 slaying of his son
The photograph in Venus Nappi’s hand was faded by nearly four decades of passed time, but the smile on the baby’s face was still clear. “We keep talking about my son,” Nappi said. “I’d just like you all to know who my son was.” The woman stood at the podium Tuesday in Cumberland County Unified Criminal Court, […]
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Turner man faces drug charges connected to massive February bust
PORTLAND — A Turner man faces federal charges related to a massive drug bust in February. Andrew Waite, 29, was indicted in U.S. District Court on charges of illegal possession of a firearm in relation to a drug-trafficking crime, illegal possession of an unregistered silencer and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. In February, local, state […]
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Coca-Cola buys Moxie, the state beverage
PORTLAND — Soft drink giant Coca-Cola announced Tuesday that it is acquiring Moxie, a long-lived and beloved New England soda brand that is the official state beverage of Maine. Moxie has been around since the 19th century and it’s famous in New England for its unique flavor, which is the product of a root extract […]
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Lobster Festival board explains the photos that led to dethroning of Sea Goddess
ROCKLAND — The Maine Lobster Festival board plans to make changes to its vetting process to pick the festival’s annual Sea Goddess after this year’s winner had to resign after some of her social media posts were made public. The board issued a statement Monday night offering more details on why it sought Taylor Hamlin’s […]
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Lewiston police plan sobriety checkpoint during Labor Day weekend
LEWISTON — The police announced plans for a sobriety checkpoint within the city during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Maine’s Impaired Driving Roadside Testing Vehicle has been used at OUI checkpoints in the state since 2016. (File photo)