My cousin had just returned here after 30-plus years, so I wanted to show her the Christmas tree in the square by the old Peck’s building and other city lights. We rode all around Lewiston and the outskirts only to find many homes in the dark. What’s with this? No tree, no lights and no […]
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Androscoggin GOP to meet
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Republican Committee will meet at the Lewiston Armory on Monday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. Discussion of future elections will be held, as well as a Christmas event.
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How Christmas came to be a holiday in Maine
Christmas: without doubt it’s to most Americans the foremost holiday. So much so, it’s hard to believe that this has by no means been the case in Maine. For during much of our history, Christmas was a day when students attended their classes and employees routinely showed up for work. How then did Christmas get […]
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Police help Lewiston kindergartners catch fugitive gingerbread men
LEWISTON — Kindergartners at Montello Elementary were sworn in as junior investigators Tuesday. The 38 children joined U.S. Deputy Marshal Ryan Guay and Lewiston police Detective William Brochu in a task force whose mission was to track and capture five gingerbread men. The goal was for students to act out the classic “Gingerbread Man” story, […]
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Andover Fireman’s Association hosting annual craft fair on Dec. 14
ANDOVER — The Andover Fireman’s Association will host its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the fire station. Elaine Morton, who has been involved with the association for 28 years, said 20 crafters have reserved tables. “We actually sold out the tables by Nov. 1,” she said. “That’s […]
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Peace comes to the goose pen
I’d like to think that this is because Christmas is coming, but I know better. It seems like everyone has worked out their differences and are concentrating on staying warm through the cold winter months. Sam, who was injured by a raccoon a few months ago and then banned from the pen by the other […]
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Farmington Auxiliary offers Remembrance Tree
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is providing a Remembrance Tree at the hospital entrance, with bulbs purchased in memory or honor of individuals. A tree in the hospital lobby shows the names of the dedications, as well as the donors who made the gift. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. On Dec. […]
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Born on Christmas but not named Jesus
Lucky you. You were born on Christmas or close to it. So while everyone else in the world is thinking thoughts of joy and peace, at this time each year you’re bewildered that no one bothered to outlaw hanky-panky in March. Like it or not, your birthday is often overlooked and always overshadowed by the […]
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Is Christmas season starting earlier?
Is Christmas season starting earlier? By Paul Collins SLATE It’s the kind of jump-the-gun October ad that brings the same excuse, year after year: “This may SEEM a little premature to you — but it really is NOT … ” Ah, yes: It’s once again the time of year when retail giants begin their insistent […]