A public hearing in Lewiston Tuesday drew a handful of people worried about utility bills
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Comedy shows begin tonight in L-A
The River Comics Comedy Productions will host three stand-up comedy shows this week. Audiences get a sneak peek at a new Vegas show, “A Better Trip,” with Shane Mauss featuring special guest Myq Kaplan from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at the Riverfront at Franco Center in Lewiston. Host Ian MacDonald brings three comedians […]
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Lewiston college to host Seeds of Peace Camp advisor April 11
LEWISTON — Tim Wilson from the Seeds of Peace Camp plans to speak both in person and via Zoom at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, during a Senior College Food for Thought talk. The event will be held in Room 170 at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn campus, 51 Westminster St. A former Peace […]
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Leaders hustle as deadlines approach for Lewiston’s first low-barrier, emergency homeless shelter
A detailed plan must be submitted in May and, if approved, the new shelter needs to be up and running by October.
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Witness hearings on CMP rate cases set for Lewiston, Hallowell
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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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
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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.