100 Years Ago: 1918 The annual WLU playground exhibition of Lewiston and Auburn was given on the City Park yesterday afternoon at two o’clock. The program was in charge of Mrs. Fannie Tewkesbury Heth, who has given a great deal of her time in coaching the young folks in dances and drills. Three of the […]
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Edna J. Twitchell
SOUTH PARIS — Edna J. Twitchell, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at Market Square Nursing Home on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Edna was born to Benjamin F. Philbrick and Elizabeth Alice (Harding) Philbrick on Jan. 4, 1929, in Frye, the youngest of 11 children. During the first year of her life, her mother and sisters moved […]
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The Veggies to play at Fusion
On Saturday, August 18, The Veggies will be performing at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Fusion Night Club, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston. There is no cover charge.
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Respect the president and the press
On Nov. 8, 2016, Americans elected Donald Trump as president. Anyone who disagrees should be called out. He was elected to represent all 330 million Americans and their interests at home and abroad, not just one party or group. Unfortunately, those who disagree with his policies are seen as anti-Trump, moon bats (whatever that is), […]
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Crooked Creek at The Cage
LEWISTON — The Cage will be hosting live music by Crooked Creek at 8 p.m. Friday. There is no cover charge.
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JLD Project CD release party at Mixers
The JLD Project will play live at Mixers Saturday night to celebrate the release of their first album, “All Natural.” Besides their original music, JLD Project covers bands like Steppenwolf, Jon Prime, Eric Clapton and lots more from the ‘70s and ‘80s. CDs and T-shirts will be available. Members include: Tom Dube, lead guitar/vocals; Pete […]
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Failure to condemn bigots tars Trump's presidency
WASHINGTON — How can a president as successful as Donald Trump be so unpopular? Fueled by his historic tax reform and an unprecedented regulatory rollback, the economy grew by 4.1 percent in the second quarter. The unemployment rate is just 3.9 percent — near the lowest it has been in nearly two decades — and […]
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Gary Clarke Allen
LEWISTON — Gary Clarke Allen, 71, of Lewiston died Saturday, Aug. 11, at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1947, in Newport News, Va. He was the son of Gratton and Arlene Clarke Allen. He graduated from Bangor High School. He served five years in the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed in […]
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James Aaron Richards
PORTLAND — James “Jim” Aaron Richards, 44, of Auburn died Monday, Aug. 6, in Portland surrounded by the people who loved him. He was born Jan. 16, 1974, in Biddeford, the son of Kenneth and Gloria Mooners Richards. He was educated in local schools. He worked as a welder for Global Metal Fabrication. Jim enjoyed playing […]
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Irene Marie Richard
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Irene Marie Richard was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Nathan March was the celebrant. Interment was at St. John Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home and Life Celebration […]