[UPDATE: ‘They just started ganging up on us:’ Lewiston residents describe brawl near Kennedy Park] LEWISTON — State and local police are investigating a melee late Tuesday night in the area of Kennedy Park involving at least two dozen teenagers, pre-teens and three adult males, authorities said. One of the men remains in critical condition following surgery, […]
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Slackline walking in Kennedy Park
Gavin Dennison of Lewiston tries to keep his balance as a strong wind shakes the slackline he walks on in Lewiston’s Kennedy Park on Wednesday afternoon. “I usually set up in a park across the street from my house but it was such a nice day I came to KP for the first time ever,” […]
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Putting a summer coat on the Kennedy Park pool
Ken Marston of Capozza Concrete Services in Portland puts the third and final coat of paint on the Kennedy Park swimming pool in Lewiston on Wednesday morning. “When I get done I can’t see for a half-hour from the glare,” he said. The pool will open June 25. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Riding home in Lewiston
Jessica Sullivan pulls her sons Jayden Buckley, far left, and Ryder Buckley as another son, Robert Buckley, right, leads them across Park Street in Lewiston on Saturday afternoon as they make their way home from visiting a friend in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Ashes and blessings in Kennedy Park
Annie Baker-Streevy, center, pastor at Calvary United Methodist Church of Lewiston, administers ashes to the forehead of Stardust Chase of Lewiston in Kennedy Park in Lewiston on Ash Wednesday. Interfaith Chaplain Pat Hunter-Gardiner holds a sign announcing the ceremony to passers-by. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Bouchard: How the city should avoid future pool fees
LEWISTON — Rich Stone, one of the people who donated money to cover Kennedy Park pool fees, believes pool costs for children should be covered by the city’s budget. He’s concerned that the city will rely on donations every summer. But there’s a way to avoid that, City Councilor Shane Bouchard said. He said that […]
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Santa visits downtown Lewiston-Auburn
LEWISTON — The Twin Cities kicked off the holiday season Saturday with plenty of holly and jolly for the annual Parade of Lights. Christmas trees were lit in both Festival Plaza and Kennedy Park, along with an electric, larger-than-life menorah. Holiday tunes played out through the park while the crowd waited for the parade to […]