Reversing fall plans, the Lewiston college tells its mostly-vaccinated community that high COVID-19 rates in Lewiston require a return to a mask mandate on campus.
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New eviction moratorium raising more questions in Lewiston
The more targeted eviction moratorium can be confusing, and may not have a big impact in Maine, some experts say.
Cynthia Crocker, philanthropist and former Seltzer & Rydholm owner, dies
Crocker, 95, made a significant impact on the region, and leaves behind a legacy of quiet generosity.
Archivist seeks information about Maine state march composer
Anna Faherty plans to oversee a display table about Leo Pepin, an Augusta native with ties to the Twin Cities, at an Aug. 8 event in Lewiston.
Farmers’ Almanac predicts a flip-floppy winter
The newest edition of the Farmers’ Almanac declares that this year’s winter will be mild. And then cold. And then stormy, and then mild again.
Standup comedy coming to Franco Center
Four of Maine’s funniest comedians will perform a night of stand-up comedy at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, at The Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Lewiston comedian Dawn Hartill will host the comedy showcase featuring Randy Williams, Tuck Tucker, and Dennis Fogg. The show will be held in Heritage Hall, through […]
Fiddlers Rendezvous happening in Kennedy Park
The Franco-American Fiddlers Rendezvous is scheduled to take place from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8, in Kennedy Park in Lewiston. In addition to being treated to a free program of lively Quebecois and Acadian dance tunes and songs, attendees will be invited to visit displays of information and artifacts presented by two different local […]
The untold story of a 1964 Tokyo Olympic Maine silver medalist
Glo Perrier is one of two Lewiston natives known to have won medals at the Olympics.
Lewiston and Auburn police policies reflect reforms from 2020 protests
It’s been a year since Black Lives Matter protests filled the streets of Lewiston and Auburn, sparking calls for action and change.