Josée Vachon will bring her musical entertainment and cultural show to the Riverfront-Franco Center stage at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5. Through her music, she will share her Franco American joie de vivre–her joy of living as a Franco American. Born in Quebec and raised in Maine, Vachon has been sharing her Franco American upbringing for over 20 years, through traditional and contemporary folksongs from Quebec and […]
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Bates College names its next president
Law school Dean Garry Jenkins from Minnesota is tapped to succeed Clayton Spencer in Bates’ top job.
10-year-old snowmobiler struck while crossing Lisbon Street in Lewiston, police say
The boy was hit Tuesday night while crossing Lisbon Street in traffic on a snowmobile, officials said. The boy was transported to the hospital for observation with no apparent serious injuries.
Poland murder suspect has long criminal history
The people who have known Aldrich since his youth say these charges stem from his longtime involvement in drugs and the culture of crime that goes with it.
Lewiston City Council, Planning Board to make final recommendations on riverfront master plan Tuesday
Tuesday’s workshop will be an opportunity for the council and Planning Board to provide their final comments and suggestions before the city’s consultant, Halvorson Tighe & Bond, completes the final proposal.
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.
Former Central Maine Healthcare worker sues for wrongful firing
Motaz El Kelani claims he was fired from working at Central Maine Internal Medicine in Lewiston because of traits protected under the Maine Human Rights Act.
Legislature considers whether pit bull owners should pay higher insurance premiums
Lawmakers consider pro and con arguments for allowing insurers to discriminate against some dog breeds.
Man arrested after a gun was brandished at youth basketball game in Lewiston
Nathaniel Udoroh, 32, was arrested after an argument at a youth basketball game Saturday.
Lewiston students push officials to improve bathroom access in high school
Students are asking administrators to open four locked restrooms and make repairs to other restroom facilities.