In an emotional hearing Thursday, family members of victims killed on Oct. 25 recall their loved ones and the trauma they still live with.
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Why didn’t Sagadahoc deputies charge Lewiston gunman with terrorizing?
That question was a key moment in a hearing last week before the governor’s commission investigating the mass shooting. Police say that even though Robert Card had threatened to commit a mass shooting, it wasn’t enough to bring him into custody.
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Lewiston nonprofit honors Turner woman
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice Volunteer Barbara Gavin of Turner received the Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award on Nov. 14. This award is presented to two outstanding volunteers (one in the home care setting and the other in the hospice setting) who support activities related […]
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Lewiston library to start Sadie’s Fiber Arts Club Feb. 7
Lewiston Public Library is set to host a children’s program, Sadie’s Fiber Arts Club, at 3:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Children’s Department at 200 Lisbon St. For the Feb. 7 project, the club will be designing tote bags. Children can learn about textiles and how to use fabric paint and printing tools […]
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Central Maine Healthcare encourages blood donations
LEWISTON — Lab analysts and technicians from Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital, are urging members of the public to consider giving blood. While CMH maintains an adequate supply of blood for its patients, the region is facing severe shortages. January is National Blood Donor Month. The […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15; 9 and 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16; 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon […]
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Director of Lewiston shooting commission says it’s running into problems getting information
Anne Jordan tells lawmakers that subpoena power is needed, testifying that the commission has run into situations where people have refused to appear or have not been willing to produce records.
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SNAPSHOT: Lewiston’s Charlie Paul honored
Charlie Paul of Lewiston was recently awarded the DAR Community Service Award for his service to the Marine Corps League, Wreaths Across America, Honor Flights, L/A Veterans Council, and Quilts of Valor, among others. The surprise presentation was given at a meeting of the Marine Corps League at the Armory in Lewiston. Check out other […]
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Local musician Michael Krapovicky to play Oasis of Music
Singer-songwriter Michael Krapovicky will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Michael Krapovicky is a singer and songwriter… and also a multi-instrumentalist, member of multiple touring bands, recording engineer, mastering technician and producer. He has immersed himself in every facet of the music making […]
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Council recognizes Youth Food Champion Award winners
The Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn awarded the 2023 Youth Food Champion Award winners Jan. 15 at the Bates College MLK Day workshop Young Mainers’ Efforts for Food and Climate Justice. The event also included a talk on Food Sovereignty and Youth Activism from Scarlet Labbé-Watson from Maine Youth for Climate Justice. The awards are […]