Maine’s Public Utilities Commission wants to hear from Mainers regarding current Central Maine Power rate cases. All Maine consumers deserve utility service that meets their daily needs at a reasonable price. With inflation continuing to force Mainers to make tougher decisions about paying for necessary household expenses, pushing for policies that will help older ratepayers […]
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Oasis of Music returns to Trinity with jazz program
The original and traditional jazz guitar music of John Smedley and bassist Tim Clough will welcome the Oasis of Music audience back to the newly renovated interior of Trinity Church in Lewiston with a performance beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5. Smedley, a physics professor at Bates College, is well-versed in American jazz […]
Local Franco American author to speak about her book at free event
Local Franco American author Peggy DeBlois will discuss her novel, “The Toll Road North,” at a book signing and author talk at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Peggy Lafreniere DeBlois grew up in Lewiston, Maine and is a proud graduate of Bowdoin College. She enjoyed careers in marketing, journalism, […]
Lewiston seniors agency to offers April classes, workshops
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus plans to offer a multitude of classes and workshops in April. Classes are held in person at the organization’s locations: 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston; 284 Main St., Suite 210, in Wilton; and 9 Marston St. in Norway. Classes will be held online or hybrid. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are […]
Housing advocates urge state to ban application fees for renters
Supporters say axing the fees will make it easier for people to find housing in a tight rental market
Bates College workers reject proposed union
National Labor Relations Board staffers who counted the ballots said 254 voted against the union while 186 favored it.
‘Full Circle’ spotlights artist Eamon White’s development
An opening reception for Maine artist and designer Eamon White’s exhibit, “Full Circle,” will be held on from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. The exhibition features White’s artistic development from high school to now, highlighting his bold social justice portraits and freestyle shoe designs; artwork from his […]
Amy Stacey Curtis will share songs on ukulele at Oasis of Music
Singer Amy Stacey Curtis, accompanying herself on ukulele, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. Curtis is an award-winning visual artist who sings ukulele covers as a way to heal from brain injury. After six years of recovery, during which […]
Local students make Bates College dean’s list
LEWISTON — Two local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Bates College. Ed Zuis of Monmouth, the son of Edmund Zuis and Catherine Squires, is a graduate of Monmouth Academy. He is a junior majoring in biological chemistry and mathematics. Evan Wells of Gardiner, son of Jeffrey Wells and […]
Flute duo featured at Oasis of Music
The flute duo of Christopher Lansley and Sally Grube will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, at the LA Arts Gallery in Lewiston. The duo has chosen as their theme “The Green Hills of Tyrol.” The audience is invited to imagine the Green Hills of Tyrol, as […]