LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is hoping to break ground next month on a $4.65 million building for its Oncology Center, according to an application filed with the city Planning Board. The project goes to the board for approval Monday. The center is planned for Campus Avenue, connecting the operating room building with […]
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Medical examiner says Iowa student died from stab wounds
BROOKLYN, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa college student who was allegedly abducted by a stranger while running last month in a small town died from stab wounds, a medical examiner says. Authorities announced Thursday that preliminary autopsy results from the state medical examiner’s office show 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts was the victim of a homicide who […]
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Body discovered on side of road in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Police are investigating at the scene where a body was found Thursday afternoon on Weeks Mills Road. “Detectives from the Augusta Police Department were following up leads on a missing person case and during the course of the investigation Detectives located an unidentified body,” Augusta police said in a news release sent about […]
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Warned of legal concerns, organizers cancel cannabis food fair in Gray
Organizers have canceled a cannabis-themed foodie fair in Gray because state inspectors concluded it would violate state marijuana laws. The Cultivator Country Fair was to have begun Friday at 5 p.m. at Caswell Farm. It was to have included live music, circus performers and a cannabis-infused meal prepared by guest chefs Scott Nikol of Duckfat […]
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Women-owned businesses flourishing in Maine
Maine isn’t regarded as a hot spot for fast-growing companies, but there is one category of commerce that has been doing exceptionally well in the state: women-owned businesses. From 2007 to 2018, Maine ranked first among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for both revenue and job growth among women-owned businesses, according to […]
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Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival announces award winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival. Sponsored by the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber, the annual event draws hundreds of people to downtown Winthrop each year. From left are painter Irene Duplissis of Auburn, Best in Show; painter Ian Hanks of Standish, Best Artist; and Donald Kerr of Winthrop, Best Crafter […]
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Zealous Bellus to perform at The Cage
LEWISTON — This Friday at 8 p.m. The Cage presents live music from Zealous Bellus, a band hailing from Central Maine. They play a variety of blues and rock, including cover songs as well as their original music. Members of Zealous Bellus include Josh, bass/backup vocals; Dana, vocals/guitar; Justin, drums/soundtech; and Chuck, lead guitar. There […]
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Miss Farmington Fair Pageant needs contestants, judges
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Contestant applications are now being accepted for the 19th annual Miss Farmington Fair Pageant, to be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Farmington Fairgrounds. Preparation, rehearsals and interview competitions will take place that day beginning at 1:30 p.m. Snacks and pizza will be provided. Young women who reside in […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 24
100 Years Ago: 1918 Androscoggin appears to be the only county in Maine in which anything resembling an active campaign is being held. Of course, this is because Mr. McGillicuddy is the only candidate for Congress the Democrats have the slightest hope of “putting over.” “‘Rally? Not much!” was the statement recently made in Bangor […]
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Stanton Bird Club announces September events
AUBURN — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has three events planned for the month of September. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9, will find the club having a Centennial Walk. The YMCA’s new Outdoor Learning and Education Center (OLEC) will be the site for birdwatching on Wednesday, Sept. 19. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, there […]