United Way of Androscoggin County, serving both Androscoggin and Oxford counties, has kicked off its annual campaign to raise $1.1 million for the community. The chapter has three loaned executives to the area to support the campaign: Jenn Thompson of TD Bank, Krystal Milligan of LL Bean and Trina Blaisdell of Hannaford in Rumford. Those […]
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Lewiston Adult Education offers fall brochure
LEWISTON — Baking, Ukrainian and Portuguese top the list of new classes in Lewiston Adult Education’s fall brochure. The brochure has gone out to general delivery mail customers in the Lewiston and Auburn area. Students can also register at lewiston.maineadulted.org. Lorelei Greenwood-Jones plans to teach about bread shaping and scones. Bengui Sauca will teach Portuguese. […]
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Lewiston to hold Rally for Recovery Sept. 30
The event brings more than 30 resources.
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The Seyir Duo brings Middle Eastern music to the Oasis of Music
The Seyir Duo, made up of Eric LaPerna and Jeremey Zela, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 4, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Founding members of Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble, multi-instrumentalist Eric LaPerna and guitarist Jeremey Zela perform Armenian, Turkish, Greek and Arabic music from the folk, […]
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Concert features music from 1950s, 1960s at Franco Center
Davidson County Line, a three-piece band established in 2015 from Central Maine, will perform 1950s to ’60s music at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. They perform a mix of rockabilly, blues, rock, and country music featuring hits from artists such as Johnny Cash, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and many more. All members […]
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Manhattan Short Film Festival to screen at The Public Theatre
The Public Theatre will host the 26th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30. The 10 films hail from from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, UK and Canada, alongside three films from the USA. This year’s Final Ten Films represent the best short films from among […]
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Mona Forgione featured in comedy show at Rusty Bus Brewing
A First Friday standup comedy show presented by Cat’s Meow Comedy featuring comedians Mona Forgione, Leland Newton, Ian Rice, Erin Feeley, and hosted by Ann-Marie Keene, will start at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, at Rusty Bus Brewing in Lewiston Forgione is a Massachusetts born and raised comedian, now settled in New Hampshire. She’s […]
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Safe Voices vigil to recognize Domestic Violence Action Month Oct. 2
LEWISTON — October is Domestic Violence Action Month, and Safe Voices plans to be holding a candlelight vigil Monday, Oct. 2. The vigil is held annually to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic abuse and violence, offer hope to those still facing abuse, and support those who have survived. The 6 p.m. […]
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Dempsey Challenge celebrates 15 years of Dempsey Center
Actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey attended the 15th Dempsey Challenge on Saturday with family, friends and thousands of cancer patients, survivors and their supporters.
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Lewiston accident is latest crash involving Maine school bus
No one was injured and there was no significant damage when a car struck a school bus Friday morning in Lewiston, but accidents involving school buses are far too common, officials say.