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.
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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, […]
Wreaths Across America caravan making a stop in Lewiston
The convoy, which includes 12 tractor-trailers and dozens of support and escort vehicles, will hold a ceremony at McMahon Elementary School, named for a Medal of Honor recipient.
Educational center to offer December college planning sessions in Lewiston
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 sessions: • Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 9 and 10 a.m.; • Friday, Dec. 15, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon; • […]
Lewiston cribbage league players recognized
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its results for Nov. 23. Woody Dulac and Chanel Leblanc placed first, Dwight Webb and Mike Cielinski placed second, George Bussiere and Cecile Bussiere placed third, Val Madore and Ron Cloutier placed fourth, and Gerry Roy and Dick Cloutier placed fifth. The Lewiston cribbage league plays at 9 […]
Present Company to perform during Dec. 8 La Rencontre luncheon in Lewiston
Tickets for La Rencontre must be purchased by noon Monday, Dec. 5.
Lewiston-, Skowhegan-based engineer unit changes hands
LEWISTON — The 136th Engineer Vertical Construction Company held a change of command ceremony Nov. 6, in which Capt. Russell Boynton turned over command of the unit to incoming commander Capt. Timothy Kelley. Boynton has held the position for the last three years and will be transitioning to a staff position with the 240th Regional […]
Lewiston club awards $5K in scholarships
LEWISTON — The Pastime Club has awarded $5,000 to its 2022 scholarship recipients. They include Ella Charpentier, Merrimack College; Jamie Doucette, Spa Tech; Shane Kilby, University of Southern Maine; Aubray Lincoln, Central Maine Community College; Abbigail Martin, St. Joseph’s College; Kyle Odgen, University of Maine, Orono; and Russell, Springfield College. Check out other […]
Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
More than 60 Cubs and Scouts, some from as far away as Buxton, West Paris and Bath, rolled into Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen Nov. 12 for the second annual Lego Pinewood Derby. Isa Russell of Lewiston Troop 2019 won Best in Show with her Phoenix Lego Derby Car. She is a Life Scout from Randolph and […]