Prosecutors dropped felony robbery charges against Willow C. Lewis, who will serve six months in jail.
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SHARECenter expected to open in late January
Due to uncertain timelines for renovations and set-up, there is no set date for the nonprofit to reopen to its members.
‘Sights & Sounds of Christmas’ variety show to take stage at the Franco Center
“Sights & Sounds of Christmas,” a holiday-themed presentation of performances, music, and a light show, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, and at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, in the Performance Hall at the Franco Center in Lewiston. “Make it a holiday tradition to visit the Franco Center each […]
Annual holiday concert tradition returns with Auburn Community Concert Band performance
The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its customary holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The free 75-minute performance will feature both traditional and contemporary songs celebrating the Christmas and Hanukah holiday seasons. The concert will conclude with an audience […]
Paintings, photography on display at CMMC gallery
The art of Julie Kaczynski and the photography of Dan Marquis is on display for the month of December in The Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Kaczynski graduated from Maine College of Art in 1993 majoring in photography and specializing in portraits. A few years ago, she […]
French folk dance music on stage at Oasis of Music
Le Bon Truc will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Le Bon Truc plays French folk dance music: bourrées, branles, mazurkas, laridés, schottisches, valse, and more. This trio’s beautiful dance music reflects more of what is popular in France than in our […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in January
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: • Monday, Jan. 9, 9 and 10 a.m.; • Wednesday, Jan. 11, noon and 1 p.m.; • Friday, Jan. 13, 9 and 10 […]
Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable
Escalating costs for housing, food and fuel have officials especially concerned as cold weather sets in and as estimates grow for people unable to find stable housing.
Lewiston-based United Way taking applications for food, shelter program
LEWISTON — United Way of Androscoggin County has been selected to administer a grant for Androscoggin County Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, to aid in the local fight against homelessness and hunger. The grant will be administered by a local board comprised of area nonprofits, local municipalities, and members of the faith community. […]
Lewiston High School recognizes honor students
Lewiston High School has announced its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year First Honors Grade 9: Youssouf Ahmed, Ella Beaudoin, Cooper Beaulieu, Zara Bimbi, Evan Brousseau, Klara Cloutier, Anna Mae Coffin, Sophia Cortez, Abigail Cushman, William Diamond-Stanic, Arianna Dorman, Savannah Farris, Ethan Fortuna, Leena Gammon and Enzo Giampaolo. Also, Graycie Hazard, Alexis Hodgkins, […]