The annual Halloween Bash presented by Strong Arm Concerts featuring Maine bands Ascent to Power, Alions, and The Benedict Crippler will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at The Cage in Lewiston. There will be a costume contest with prizes for 1st and 2nd place with drink specials and giveaways through out […]
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Bill would hide home addresses of congressional candidates
Maine lawmakers consider measure to keep residential addresses off campaign paperwork for contenders for U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
Maine attorneys coming back to court-appointed rosters
The Maine Legislature’s recent hike in pay for court-appointed private criminal defense attorneys is aimed at combating a chronic backlog of cases clogging up the state’s courts.
Bates College names its first Black president
Law school dean Garry Jenkins from Minnesota tapped to succeed Clayton Spencer in Bates’ top job.
Lewiston agency to offer Respite for ME Grants program
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, with support from the Office of Aging and Disability Services, is administering a new pilot program, Respite for ME Grants. Thousands of Mainers care for family members who are older, have a disability, or are not their biological child. Caregivers also can be neighbors extending a helping hand to an older adult, […]
Musician Marc Mailhot to entertain at La Rencontre luncheon at the Riverfront-Franco Center
Piano and vocal artist Marc Mailhot will provide the entertainment at La Rencontre, Riverfront-Franco-Center’s quarterly luncheon, on Thursday, March 9. The doors and bar will open at 10 a.m. and the meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. La Rencontre is not restricted to French speakers or those of Franco descent. “All are welcome to […]
Duo to present Bach program at Oasis of Music
Mary Hunter, violin, and James Parakilas, piano, will perform chamber music at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at the new LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. Trinity Church, the traditional home of the Oasis of Music, is undergoing some interior renovations, and is planning to host programs again in […]
Deaths of Lewiston teen and Massachusetts man declared double homicide
Lewiston School superintendent calls Mohamed Aden a “beloved member of our community.” No arrests have been made.
Three teenagers charged in fatal Lewiston fire found incompetent
A judge ruled that the three juveniles lacked the capacity to understand the judicial process well enough to proceed with their criminal cases.
SeniorsPlus to offer Respite of ME Grants
SeniorsPlus, with support from the Office of Aging and Disability Services, is administering a new pilot program called Respite for ME Grants. Thousands of Mainers care for family members who are older, have a disability, or are not their biological child. Caregivers also can be neighbors extending a helping hand to an older adult, or […]