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Mancini’s Italian micro deli and sandwich shop to open in downtown Lewiston
Here’s one to watch: A young entrepreneur, supported by family and a consultant team of industry professionals, is getting ready to open what he calls an “Italian micro deli” at 5 Park St. in Lewiston later this summer or in early fall — the space formerly occupied by Richard Dahlquist’s “Gallery at 5 Park.”
Bates College president vows to provide more aid for lower income students
LEWISTON — Students from lower income families who attend Bates College may get more help in years to come. Though Bates already provides extensive financial aid to nearly half its students, its new president said it needs to go further. Garry Jenkins said during his recent inaugural address that...
Young people need more social media protection, senators say
It’s hard these days to get senators to agree to much, but it appears they’re unifying behind a proposal to keep more youngsters off social media. The bipartisan Protecting Kids on Social Media Act, introduced by a group of senators last week, would prohibit children 12 and younger from creating accounts on social media platforms and bar tech companies from deliberately targeting any underage users.
Sea Dogs fall to Binghamton 4-3 despite a homer by Mayer
Despite Marcelo Mayer’s third home run of the season, a comeback bid fell short for the Portland Sea Dogs in a 4-3 loss Wednesday night to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Hadlock Field. Mayer hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, but the Sea Dogs left the potential...
Bob Brainerd named Auburn Citizen of the Year
AUBURN — You know you’re a popular guy when an Olympic gold medalist takes time out of her day to sing your praises. It happened Wednesday night as Bob Brainerd, owner of Central Maine Conditioning Clinic, was named Citizen of the Year by the Auburn Business Association. When...
Baseball: Edward Little comes from behind to defeat Mt. Blue with walk-off win
AUBURN — Edward Little got into an early hole, but the Red Eddies used all seven innings to defeat Mt. Blue 11-10 in a KVAC baseball game Wednesday on the turf field at Central Maine Community College. After the Cougars tied the game 10-10 in the top of the...
Second Auburn Lobster Festival set for Saturday
AUBURN — The Auburn Lobster Festival will kick off at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Festival Plaza on Main Street. The event, which started as an April Fool’s Day joke in 2021, will feature a lobster shore dinner, food trucks, local breweries, and music and entertainment. Under the...
Hearing for Paris shooting suspect postponed to Friday
PARIS — A man who was arrested after reportedly stealing and crashing two police vehicles Monday apparently wasn’t able to stay awake at his first court appearance Wednesday. Gary Porter, 37, who is homeless, appeared in Oxford County District Court by videoconference from the nearby Oxford County Jail.
David Duguay seeks open state Senate seat in Maine District 19
Longtime Oxford County Commissioner David Duguay of Byron is running for an open state Senate seat. Duguay, a Republican, has three competitors: one Republican and two Democrats. He has the endorsement of four-term Sen. Lisa Keim, who is stepping down as assistant GOP leader in the because of term limits.
‘Silent ride’ set May 15 to commemorate cyclists who were injured, killed on Maine roads
LEWISTON — The Maine Cycling Club will host a Ride of Silence at 6 p.m. Wednesday to commemorates those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. It is part of the International Ride of Silence held each year on the third Wednesday of May. It also raises awareness that bicyclists have a legal right to use the road, and reminds motorists to respectfully share the road with all users.
Livermore Falls board elects new chairman, vice chairman
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectman William “Will” Kenniston was elected chairman and Jim Long vice chairman of the board Tuesday. Long, who had been chairman, nominated Kenniston for that position. In other business, selectmen held a public hearing on sewer rates but didn’t discuss specifics. The rates will...
Mechanic Falls man charged with trying to kill a deputy
AUBURN — A Mechanic Falls man was charged Tuesday with attempted murder of a county deputy stemming from a February domestic disturbance in Minot that led to a shooting. An Androscoggin County grand jury handed up an indictment for Corey Hamel, 43, on five felony counts. Hamel was charged...
Lisbon Connection bus service to end, but officials looking for alternatives
LISBON – Western Maine Transportation Services will end the Lisbon Connection bus line because there are no federal funds to support it, Community Relations Director Craig Zurhorst told town councilors Tuesday. The Federal Transit Administration reclassified the Lisbon and Sabattus bus route as urban instead of rural, he said....
Lewiston council passes municipal, school budgets
LEWISTON — Councilors passed the city’s $64.75 million municipal budget Tuesday night, an increase that will run taxpayers 9.47% or about $5.6 million more than this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The council also approved the $111.47 million Lewiston Public Schools budget to go to voters. The...
81-year-old Auburn woman graduating from CMCC after 21-year journey
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Boys hockey: St. Dom’s hires Marc Frenette as head coach
Marc Frenette relied on his faith — the Holy Spirit, specifically — when he applied to the vacant varsity boys hockey coach position at St. Dominic Academy. “I had an unmistakable voice say, ‘Why don’t you go coach St. Dom’s?'” Frenette said. “I was like, ‘OK, that’s what we will do.'”
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