LEWISTON — When Ryan Morrill, 25, began teaching hip-hop dance classes to teenagers at the Tree Street drop-in center about four months ago, he didn’t expect them to last long. “I was expecting it to get very stale for me, very stale for them,” he said. He didn’t think the students would practice outside of […]
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L. Castonguay: Bring in an expert
This is in response to the story about what to do with Bates Mill No. 5 (Jan. 8). Ever since I read and watched the video of the tour of the Bates Mill, I felt compelled to give my opinion. Lewiston has been studying what to do with that place for so many years — […]
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H.S. Skiing: Hornets, Panthers prevail at Black Mountain
RUMFORD — Leavitt successfully defended its turf in the girls’ races at the annual Leavitt Hornet Classic at Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, placing three skiers in the top eight to edge Falmouth by eight points in the first major race of the 2012 ski season. Maddie Wiegman led the way for the Hornets […]
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M. Burgess: It isn’t going to happen
The editorial of Jan. 8 indicated that some state legislators have taken thousands and even millions of dollars in payment from public tax money. The money was paid by the state for services to corporations or other entities from which the lawmakers benefited. Sometimes the lawmakers even helped enact the specific legislation that allowed that […]
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Central Maine Credit Union recognizes school librarians
LEWISTON — Central Maine Federal Credit Union hosted a reception on Dec. 7 to present donations to Androscoggin public elementary school librarians. This marks the credit union’s 10th year of donating to Androscoggin county public school libraries. Central Maine Credit Union’s president, Vicki Stuart, said, “’Books for Kids’” is our credit union’s signature community project. […]
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Saint Joseph’s students earn scholarships
STANDISH — The following students have been awarded scholarships at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and are among 20 outstanding students receiving scholarships through the Corporate Alliance Program for Scholarships this year. Christopher Bryant, a sophomore business and sports management major from Gray, has been awarded the Casco Credit Union Scholarship. Chandel Bouthot, a sophomore […]
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Robert G. Addison Jr.
LEEDS — Robert G. Addison Jr., 59, a resident of Bog Road, Leeds, died late Tuesday, Jan. 3, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a lingering illness. He was born in Lewiston, May 8, 1952, the son of Robert G. Sr. and Ann (Smyc) Addison. Robert graduated in 1971 from Leavitt Institute […]
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Area students join Maine Maritime Academy Regiment of Midshipmen
CASTINE – Several area midshipmen were recently sworn in as members of the Maine Maritime Academy Regiment of Midshipmen at a ceremony held this fall during the college’s annual family weekend. The Midshipman Oath was administered to the 201 candidates by Capt. Jeff Loustaunau, commandant of midshipmen, marking the successful conclusion of regimental preparatory training. […]
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D. McNally: Creating the jobs
It seems to me that when politicians talk about wanting to protect the job creators (meaning businesses), they are forgetting that businesses can only create jobs when the economy is good and products and services are in demand. When the economy is in a slump or recession, workers are laid off and other expenses cut. […]
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Local students perform in USM ensembles
PORTLAND — Local students recently performed as part of the University of Southern Maine School of Music student ensembles. As the only School of Music in a public university in New England, the school features a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars and mentors. More than 100 concerts and events are presented each academic year; […]