NORWAY — Chopsticks are more than just an eating utensil. They have a cultural and philosophical significance that few people may realize. The Norway Memorial Library will host a program about chopsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at 258 Main St. Attendees can learn about their importance, appropriate use and practice their […]
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Prospect Hill Golf Course sold
AUBURN — In the hustle to remodel Prospect Hill Golf Course in time for next month’s opening, new owner Fang Cheng Morrow has found herself dispensing near-daily assurances: Prospect Hill is not being turned into a mushroom factory. Not that the rumor is so far-fetched. Morrow, president of Mingjing Industry Group Co., said she and […]
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Lewiston High adds Chinese after it can’t find 2nd French teacher
LEWISTON — The School Committee has agreed to add Chinese language classes at the high school because no replacement could be found for one of two French teachers. The school also will offer Arabic for the first time. That program is paid for through a grant. This means the high school will offer five foreign […]
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Ironic twist for Auburn shoe shop
Over the decades, the former Lunn and Sweet shoe shop employed thousands of Maine workers producing first-class footwear. These jobs, while difficult, paid livable wages and offered benefits. However, due to overseas competition and corporate greed, these jobs slowly left Maine. Now, in an ironic twist, China, where many of our jobs have gone, is […]
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Eating out on Christmas is growing trend
LEWISTON — Taking up several tables at Cathay Hut, Normand Garrant, 82, and his extended family were all smiles after eating Chinese food on Christmas. More people seem to be dining out on Christmas. Local Asian restaurants reported they were busy. “This is our busiest day of the year,” said Cathay Hut Manager Cathy Rousseau. […]