Children’s author Hudda Ibrahim (“Lula Wants to Wear a Badge” and “What Color is My Hijab?”) will read her books, interact with the kids and share her inspiration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. The event will include an author talk by Hudda Ibrahim, activities to […]
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Oasis of Music features duo playing Middle Eastern music
Middle Eastern music will fill the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. The Seyir Duo, Nathan Kolosko and Eric Perna, come together to perform music that spans from the mystic world of the Sufis to the classical music of ancient Persia. Both Eric and Nathan […]
Shelters not allowed: Auburn pressed to rethink homeless policies
After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.
Flu season begins this month, but questions remain for what’s ahead
Typically cases peak in December or January, but the pandemic over the last two years has made Maine’s flu season anything but typical.
Local artists’ works on display in WHA Gallery
The photographs of Lindsay White and the paintings of Anita Poulin are on display at The Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. White is a registered nurse who has worked for 16 years on the Special Delivery Unit at Central Maine Medical Center. Her interest in photography began […]
U.S. Mint likely to put Lewiston’s Bernard Lown on a dollar coin in 2024
The inventor of the defibrillator, educated at Lewiston High School, to represent Maine in the American Innovations coin program
$5.5 million awarded in Affordable Cremation Solution lawsuit
The damages announced by the jury Friday is half a million dollars more than sought.
Mainers with Florida connections monitor Hurricane Ian, stay in touch with family
As the powerful storm makes landfall in Florida, those who live there are holed up at their homes, awaiting the onslaught of wind and water.
Duo to play seasonal preludes for Oasis of Music
Flautist Cris Lansley and pianist Brad Howard will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. For this program, the duo will perform the music of Charles Callahan (b. 1951), an award-winning composer from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The program will consist of a group of […]
Riders eager to roll on final day of Dempsey Challenge
By midday Sunday, the donation total was nearly at the goal of $1.6 million, coming in at $1.576 million, according to Dempsey Challenge officials.