Cribbage league winners named LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners at the Lewiston Memorial Armory on Jan. 10, were: first, Vickie Thayer-Adams and Terry Chambers; second, Connie St.Pierre and Henry Maheux; third, Jeanne Collette and Don Haley; fourth, Muriel Webber and Jerry Taylor; fifth, Gerry Roy and Steve Agurkis. Next game will […]
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Lepage Bakeries owner working on deal to acquire Biddeford Hostess plant
BIDDEFORD — The Georgia-based owner of Auburn’s Lepage Bakeries has signed an agreement to acquire several of Hostess’ food brands and bakeries, including the one in Biddeford. A spokesman for Flowers Foods, of Thomasville, Ga., Monday morning confirmed for the Bangor Daily News that Hostess’ bakery in Biddeford is included on the list of bakeries […]
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Legion post presents scholarship award
LEWISTON — The American Legion William J. Rogers Post 153 Commander Dave Richardson presented its 2012-13 scholarship award of $500 to Chelsea D. Hebert of Lewiston. “The American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their pursuit of higher education,” said public relations officer Paul R. Bernard. “There […]
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Fire, police, military hockey tourney opens this weekend
LEWISTON — The Maine Army and Air National Guards hockey teams will compete for bragging rights Friday at The Maine Event, Battle on Ice at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, adjutant general of the Maine National Guard, will drop the ceremonial puck at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 11. “Members of our organization […]
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Bates College King Day observances to explore debt, inequality
LEWISTON — Spotlighting a less-known aspect of the work of civil rights icon the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Bates College will dedicate its King Day programming to exploring issues of financial inequality and debt. The theme of the observances is “Debt and Inequality: The Relevance of King’s Forgotten Economic Message.” Never out of […]
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Modern Woodmen of America list Jan. activities
LEWISTON — Modern Woodmen of America will host the following activities in January. Chapter 12907: Saturday, Jan. 5, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross KC bean supper, 607 Lisbon St. Chapter 10589: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 4 to 7 p.m., Luiggi’s, 67 Sabattus St. Chapter 7938: Sunday, Jan. 13, 8 to 10 a.m., KC breakfast, Columbus […]
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CareerCenter’s January schedule set
LEWISTON — For those who have resolved to train for a new career or get a better job in 2013, the Lewiston CareerCenter schedule for January includes two job fairs, as well as programming for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their employability. Two jobs fairs will […]
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Meadowview seniors plan trips LEWISTON — Meadowview Senior Complex will host the following trips, which are open to all. Profit from some of the trips helps residents in different activities. March 15, Spirit of Riverdance & Celtic Woman in Massachusetts; price includes bus, meal and show. April 6 Sugar Party in Lac Megantic, Canada; price […]
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local residents graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in the summer 2012 quarter: Meghan Castagno of Sabattus earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from RIT’s College of Liberal Arts. Kristy Drouin of Mexico earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration-accounting from RIT’s E. Philip Saunders College […]
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Two become volunteers; next training is Jan. 10
LEWISTON — Volunteer support has been an integral part of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s services for 40 years. The program is now widely recognized as one of the most extensive, nonprofit, home health care volunteer programs in Maine. Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has announced that two people completed the General Volunteer training held […]