Breastfeeding support group AUBURN — Expectant women and breastfeeding mothers are invited to a La Leche League meeting to be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at 102 Bennett Ave. Babies are always welcome. Discussion will focus on “The Advantages of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby.” All concerns about breastfeeding are welcome for discussion. […]
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Preview 2013: Lewiston football
Coach: Bill County (14th year) Class: Eastern A Last year’s record: 2-7 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Eddie Emerson (QB), Nathan Freve (G/NT), Ben Howell (WR/DB), Jacob Kendall (FB/MLB), Nick Perreault (H-back, DE); Juniors — Quintarian Brown (TB), Stone Colby (FB/DE), Ace Curry (QB/WR), Sheon James (slot/WB), Sabin Lavogna (C), Griffin Morin (T). Key losses: Steven […]
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Preview 2013: Eastern Class A football
One of the oft-cited motivating factors behind the four-class realignment was Western Class A’s dominance in the state championship game. The Southern Maine Activities Association produced the past six state champions and all but two of the gold ball winners in the last quarter century. The reconstituted Eastern Class A welcomes the winners of three […]
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Bates College fireworks planned Friday
LEWISTON — A fireworks display will be held at Bates College on Friday, Sept. 6, as part of events welcoming students for the academic year. The display is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. over Lake Andrews, between College and Russell streets. Produced by Central Maine Pyrotechnics, the show is expected to last less than […]
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Lewiston couple honors American and Kalinga customs with dual wedding
AUBURN — Even after Saturday’s “I do’s,” the “I pronounce you” and the kiss, Harold and Joan Millette wanted to be more married. So, the Lewiston newlyweds walked a rose-petal path up the aisle and disappeared. When they returned to the backyard ceremony minutes later, the bride’s traditional white dress was replaced by a swirling, […]
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Fundraiser to help children with rare genetic disease
JAY — The fourth annual Hope With Every Step 5K/Fun Day will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at Spruce Mountain High School. The Brochu and Parker families and friends need your help. Join their fight against A-T on this very special day honoring their children, Josh, Brooke and Emmy. The day will start with a […]
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Event by musician, campground benefited hospice agencies
NEW PORTLAND — On Aug. 10, musician Danny Taylor teamed up with Happy Horseshoe Campground owners “Buster” and Judy Pinkham and more than 25 volunteers to host a hospice benefit at the campground. Taylor donated his time and talents to organize the event as well as provided the evening’s entertainment with his band, while the […]
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‘Septic Social’ planned for Sept. 7
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District and The Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission will host a Septic Social from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program Office, 24 Maple Hill Road. Both AVSWCD and LAWPC invite Lake Auburn watershed residents, municipal representatives, media staff […]
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Stanton’s fall bird walk series announced
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston/Auburn has announced the fall schedule of guided bird walks. This season will mark the seventh year for the series. Last year, more than 40 people participated in one or more walks, and identified approximately 100 species of birds. The Wednesday walks are held in a variety of […]
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Lewiston grads awarded Mechanics Savings Bank scholarship
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School graduates Mary Turmel, Emily Craft and Dustin Morris have each been awarded a $1000 Banking on the Future Scholarship from Mechanics Savings Bank. Craft is the daughter of Michael and Kelly Craft. While attending Lewiston High School, she was a member of the Avec Math and Science Club, president of […]