2 children riding in wagon struck by car Sep 1, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine Farmers Almanac foresees tough winter Americans may want to check on their sweaters and snow shovels - the Farmers Almanac is predicting a cold winter. The 2010 edition of the venerable almanac goes on sale today. (Boston Globe)
Farmers' Almanac predicts cold winter ahead Aug 31, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) -- Americans should double-check their supply of long johns and sweaters for the winter ahead, which the Farmers' Almanac predicts will be colder than usual across three-fourths of the nation. But people who put their stock in the more scientific-based National Weather Service might want to think twice, with the weather service calling for a warmer-than-normal winter. (Concord Monitor)
GreenPages retains top honor Aug 21, 2009
The survey's first-, second- and third-ranked companies in the small- and medium-sized company category and large company category will be announced at an awards banquet on Oct. 13, at the Ramada Conference Center in Lewiston. Ads by Google. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Small Town Fights To Save Its Curbside Mailbox Aug 15, 2009
Marianne Izzo-Morin, the town's administrative assistant who had vowed to padlock herself to the box if necessary, told the Sun Journal of Lewiston that the outpouring of support is "unbelievable.". More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Decision to scrap Maine mailbox reversed Aug 15, 2009
The food is great, (especially the Thanksgiving sandwich (Seacoast New Hampshire)
First Amendment a 'problem'? Aug 13, 2009
The consultant s candidate, according to the Sun Journal of Lewiston, Maine, was a self-described stoner and weed farmer running on the Fourth Branch Party ticket. Jeff Patch Communications manager Center for Competitive Politics Alexandria, Va. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
GOING GREEN: Strikes a chord with colleges Aug 4, 2009
Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. State University of New York - Binghamton. (USA Today -- News)
Miami Names Andrew Carter Head Coach for Rowing Jul 31, 2009
Prior to his one-year stint at Clemson, Carter spent seven years as head rowing coach at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine where he helped lead the Bobcats women's team to back-to-back NCAA Division III Women's Rowing Championships appearances. He was in charge of both men's and women's programs at Bates. (Hurricanesports.com)
Dover-Sherborn Education Notes (July 30) Jul 30, 2009
Flanagan named to dean s list at Bates Jennifer Flanagan was named to the dean s list for the winter semester at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. She is a 2008 graduate of Dover-Sherborn High School, and is the daughter of Shawn and Melanie Flanagan of Sherborn. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
18 Maine police departments get stimulus money Jul 29, 2009
Others getting a share of stimulus funding are Auburn, Baileyville, Boothbay Harbor, Caribou, Dover-Foxcroft, Fryeburg, Lewiston, Mexico, Milo, Newport, Norway, Sanford, Skowhegan, Westbrook, Winthrop and the Penobscot Indian Nation. About 7,000 state and local agencies applied for aid from Community Oriented Policing Services, commonly called COPS. Of those, about 1,000 were approved. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hub firefighter, dad charged with growing marijuana Jul 29, 2009
He is free on bail after pleading not guilty to operating under the influence of alcohol charges filed against him in January by Lewiston police. He also was charged yesterday with violating a condition of release. (Boston Globe)
Top 100 parking violators Jul 28, 2009
Cook, Gary B., $475, Lewiston, Maine. 24. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Minn. Teen Found Murdered In Somalia Jul 27, 2009
Since 2001, over 6,000 Somali immigrants have moved to the small community of Lewiston, Maine. While there were initial hostilities, Jim Axelrod reports that residents here have learned acceptance. (CBS News -- US)
Poland Spring Honors Gulf of Maine Research Institute With 2009 Natural Leader Award Jul 25, 2009
4 on the Fourth Road Race, Bridgton American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kingfield Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Lewiston Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (Maine Recycles Week) Auburn Land Lab Brownfield Public Library Camp Sunshine, Casco Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA Biathlon) Ferry Beach Ecology School, Saco Franklin Community Health Network Foundation, Farmington Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Fryeburg Academy Fryeburg Community Giving Tree Fryeburg Rescue Good... (PR Newswire)
Police say fire in youth center was arson Jul 24, 2009
Police have closed streets around the 60,000-square-foot mill in Lewiston, the state's second-largest city. No injuries have been reported. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Injured Lexington hiker recounts rescue tale Jul 24, 2009
More than 30 showed up to help, according to the Sun Journal of Lewiston, Maine. What was amazing was the brilliance of the rescue teams; there was no bureaucratic baloney about who was in charge, said Tarkulich. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Lobster turf war blamed in shooting Jul 22, 2009
Dean arrested Bunker, and Young was flown by plane to the mainland and then by helicopter to a hospital in Lewiston, where he underwent surgery. He was in good condition Tuesday afternoon. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Maine lobsterman charged in shooting over turf war Jul 22, 2009
Young was flown by plane to the mainland and taken to a Lewiston hospital, where he underwent surgery and was in stable condition. Ads by Google. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rewards offered in 2 Valley murder cases Jul 18, 2009
Maine Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland says fire marshal investigators reached the conclusion working with Lewiston police and fire officials and investigators from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms ... McCausland says there were reports of three young people running from the unoccupied Cowan Mill in Lewiston, but he says those haven't been substantiated. (Fresno Bee)
Toddler is run over by her mother's SUV Jul 17, 2009
He was brought out of the woods Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at the Notch Trail head and taken to a hospital, the Lewiston Sun Journal reported. The notch is a narrow gully littered with boulders through which the trail passes. (Boston Globe)
Maine, N.H. rescuers help injured hiker Jul 17, 2009
He was brought out of the woods Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at the Notch Trail head and taken to a hospital, the Lewiston Sun Journal reported. Related Stories. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Investigators say Maine mill fire was arson Jul 17, 2009
Police have closed streets around the 60,000-square-foot mill in Lewiston, the state's second-largest city ... LEWISTON, Maine -- Investigators say a fire that swept through a historic textile mill in Maine's second-largest city was a case of arson ... Maine Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland says fire marshal investigators reached the conclusion working with Lewiston police and fire officials and investigators from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Fire engulfs historic textile mill in Maine Jul 16, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) -- A roaring fire swept through a historic textile mill on Wednesday, sending burning embers through the air as thousands of people gathered to watch. The Cowan Mill, which was unoccupied, was engulfed soon after the fire was reported around 3:45 p.m., with flames shooting from windows and licking through its roof, police Lt. Mark Cornelio said. (Concord Monitor)
Fear envelops a refuge of immigrants in Maine Jul 13, 2009
Like the Somali refugees who resettled in Maine communities such as Portland and Lewiston, many were attracted by pioneers from their families, who sent back word of a clean refuge from their warravaged country. Sudanese leaders estimate that 2,500 of their countrymen live in Portland, where city officials said a comparable number of Somalis resides. (Boston Globe)
Newspaper's series on frugality is a hit Jul 10, 2009
The Lewiston paper offered penny-pinching pointers on everything from making your own laundry detergent to getting into state parks for free to pooling money with neighbors to buy yard equipment together. The paper ran "fun on the cheap" stories each Thursday, and had daily cost-cutting recipes. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine swimmer survives fall over dam Jul 8, 2009
He was treated and release from Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Information from. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fort Dix celebrates vets' return from Iraq Jul 4, 2009
"I think it's great," said National Guard Specialist John Gallagher, originally from Lewiston, Maine. He said the outdoor concert gave him a needed rest from training for deployment to Iraq. (NJ.com -- Times)
Craig Linscott Promoted to Northeast Bank's Executive Team Jul 3, 2009
LEWISTON and BERWICK, Maine, July 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northeast Bank, a subsidiary of Northeast Bancorp (Nasdaq: - ), announced today that Craig Linscott was promoted to Senior Vice President of the bank's insurance subsidiary, Northeast Bank Insurance Group, and has joined the bank's executive management team ... Northeast Bank, a leader in delivering one-stop shopping for financial services, is headquartered in Lewiston, Maine and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northeast Bancorp... (Primezone Releases)
Man gets 25 months in identity theft scheme Jun 30, 2009
Mayanja, who overstayed his visa, used the documents to get jobs in Lewiston and Westbrook. Mayanja was sentenced in March to a year in prison after pleading guilty. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Trocki named as new MSU-N chancellor Jun 26, 2009
Sojka earned a doctorate in English from Indiana University, a Master of Arts in American Literature from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts in secondary English education from State University of New York College, Fredonia, N.Y. Prior to his work at the University of Rio Grande, Sojka worked as academic vice president and professor of English at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, and academic dean and associate professor of English and American studies at the University of... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Man arrested in robbery of woman, 74, in her home Jun 26, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) An Auburn man is being held on $25,000 cash bail following his arrest in the weekend robbery of a 74-year-old woman who was awakened when an intruder entered her Lewiston home. Police said 39-year-old Lee Major admitted to his involvement and was charged Wednesday night with robbery and burglary. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Suspect arrested in Maine robbery-assault Jun 25, 2009
Police arrested Elliot after a sheriff's deputy spotted him walking along Canal Street in Lewiston. Ads by Google. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bank to open Maine call center with 300 new jobs Jun 16, 2009
Spokeswoman Jennifer Carlson said the new facility will create 300 new jobs, with another 200 jobs coming from another TD Banknorth facility in Lewiston. Ads by Google. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Geena Davis speaks at Maine college's graduation Jun 4, 2009
Addressing Bates College graduates in Lewiston, Maine, Davis says that "society can only benefit if women are at the table.". The founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media told the graduates on Sunday that studies show kids are seeing "a very unbalanced world," with three male characters for every one female. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Albert Toner, aide in Nixon, Eisenhower administrations Jun 3, 2009
Albert Plummer Toner was born in Lewiston, Maine, and graduated from the University of Maine in 1939. He received a master's degree from the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa in 1941. (Boston Globe)
Rolfe claims LM feature May 31, 2009
Tour de France Stage Winner and Team Columbia-High Road professional cyclist George Hincapie will join actor and cycling enthusiast, Patrick Dempsey at The Dempsey Challenge, A Journey For Hope on October 4, 2009 in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. Dempsey Challenge - register online. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Wood-chip fueled pickup headed to Maine from Ala. May 24, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) ---- A pickup truck that was modified in Alabama to burn wood chips for fuel is headed to Maine with its new owners behind the wheel of the vehicle they call "Termite." ... The Lewiston Sun Journal says a device in the bed of the truck roasts chips to form a wood gas, which is cooled, filtered and fed into the engine. (North County Times)
Lee Mattisen May 20, 2009
Mrs. Mattisen was born in Lewiston, Maine and was the first daughter of Dr. William and Berthe Chaffers ... After recovering, she graduated from Lewiston High School in 1936. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Critics' picks - dance May 17, 2009
163 Wood St., Lewiston, Maine. 207-786-6381. (Boston Globe)
Maine boy hurt in fall from window May 11, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine - A 3-year-old child was injured in a fall from a third-story window in Lewiston. WCSH-TV reports that it happened around 5 p.m. Saturday in an apartment building on Knox Street and that officials said the boy was hanging out a window with no screen when a male occupant saw the child and rushed to grab him but was too late. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rays' Pena opens up to Club MLB May 9, 2009
-- Arnold G., Lewiston, Maine. A: Joe is the greatest manager I've ever had. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Maine man falls just short of running goal May 4, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine - A 63-year-old retired firefighter from Auburn has fallen just short of his goal to run 500 miles in 10 days to raise money for a lakeside camp for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The Sun Journal of Lewiston reported that back pain forced Mike Brooks to stop his bid Saturday after running 491 miles over 10 days. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine Guard soldiers to go to Germany May 4, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine - The Maine National Guard is planning to send hundreds of soldiers to Germany, where they will work in a make-believe "Iraqi" village used for training by NATO-member forces. Maine Guard officials told the Sun Journal of Lewiston that more than 400 soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Battalion are scheduled to spend much of July and August in the southern Germany village building roads and cinderblock buildings. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Obituary: John Henry Cantlin, 89 Apr 29, 2009
John Henry Cantlin, 89, formerly of Lincoln, and Lewiston, Maine, died Monday April 20, 2009, at Emerson Hospital in Concord ... After graduating from Lewiston, Maine High School in 1938 he earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from M.I.T. in 1942 and later attended the Harvard Advanced Management program in 1966. (Acton Beacon, MA)
5 summonsed after motorist hit by stray bullet Apr 28, 2009
She was treated at a Lewiston hospital and released. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office told the Kennebec Journal that summonses were later issued to five men from Jefferson who were target shooting about a quarter- to a half-mile away. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Canton obituaries, 4/27. Apr 28, 2009
During World War II, he was stationed in Okinawa and attained the rank of captain as a regimental surgeon in the Medical Corp. After the war, Dr. Streeter went to the Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston for his residency before moving to Harvard, to comply with the Commonwealth Fund s requirement that he serve three years as a general medical practitioner in a small town. In 1953, Dr. Streeter moved his family to Hanson, to become a senior staff physician at the Plymouth County Hospital. (Canton Journal, MA)
Maine egg farm raid spurs vision Apr 13, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine - Dave Radlo, president and CEO of Massachusetts-based Radlo Foods, sees a new path within a decade selling eggs exclusively from uncaged hens. The Sun Journal newspaper of Lewiston reports that as of now, the business that ships an estimated 800 million eggs per year gets most of them from factory farms like the one in Turner that state agriculture agents recently raided. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ex-Child Actor Sentenced To Death Apr 12, 2009
(2:39)Since 2001, over 6,000 Somali immigrants have moved to the small community of Lewiston, Maine ... (2:39)Since 2001, over 6,000 Somali immigrants have moved to the small community of Lewiston, Maine. (CBS News)
Police recover Maine woman's 66-year-old bike Apr 11, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine - Police in Lewiston have recovered a bicycle that was stolen last weekend and are returning it to the woman who got it as a gift 66 years ago. The police department said the 1943 blue Huffy bicycle with wide fenders and a large metal basket was turned over Friday to an officer by an unidentified person who said he got it two days ago from a man in his 30s. (AZCentral -- News)
* World News Quick Take Apr 11, 2009
The bike was stolen after she left it unlocked on Saturday during a visit to a nursing home in Lewiston, a southern Maine city of about 35,000 residents where Slovenski lives. Police say Slovenski had left the bike near a mailbox. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Woman, 83, Has 66-Year-Old Bike Stolen Apr 10, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine -- A thief in Maine stole a 66-year-old bicycle that belonged to an 83-year-old woman ... The bike was stolen after she left it unlocked Saturday during a visit to a nursing home in Lewiston, a southern Maine city of about 35,000 residents where Slovenski lives. (Click2Houston, TX)
Feldman leads Gulls past Nor'easters, 17-13 Apr 9, 2009
The Nor'easters continued to apply pressure and eventually got within two at 14-12 on a goal by junior Mallory Long (Lewiston, Maine) with 4:09 on the clock. Senior (Underhill, Vt. (Ecgulls.com)
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He married the former Debra Desbiens of Lewiston, Maine. They have four children, Megan, Grant, Caitlin and Paige. (Dowagiac News, MI)
NewPage mill in Maine plans weeklong shutdown Apr 2, 2009
The Sun Journal of Lewiston said the closure affects about 400 hourly workers. A similar 150,000-ton decrease earlier this year led to the permanent layoff of 130 hourly and salaried mill employees. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine ex-mayor describes homelessness Mar 30, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine - Former Lewiston mayor Kaileigh Tara tells the Sun Journal newspaper she's speaking up about her experiences with joblessness and homelessness to raise awareness and promote understanding ... Tara, who served two terms as Lewiston's mayor from 1998 to 2002, is no longer homeless and is looking for work. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
LifeFlight begins service at York Hospital Mar 27, 2009
The crew works out of a site in Lewiston, Maine, and can be in York within 30 minutes of getting a call, and to Boston or Portland in another 15 or 20 minutes from York. Although LifeFlight copters had landed at the hospital prior to completion of the helipad, upward of 50 cars had to be moved in the staff parking lot in order to accommodate them. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wild turkey sends Maine motorcyclist to hospital Mar 18, 2009
Police said Russell was knocked unconscious and flown in a medical helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Russell's riding companion was not injured, but the turkey was killed in the accident. (Albany Times Union)
3 nabbed in Maine burglaries that netted $100,000 Mar 17, 2009
The three, arrested Thursday at their homes, are identified as Michael Warner of Cape Elizabeth and Willis Jordan and Kenneth Childs, both of Lewiston. All are 31 years old. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Regional news: Hunter bolts antlers on doe Mar 17, 2009
Jeffrey Russell, 23, of Hartford, was being treated for a fractured collarbone Sunday night at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston after the 4:25 p.m. accident. Hunter busted for bolting antlers on doe BURLINGTON, Vt. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Maine university trustees get status report on future plan Mar 17, 2009
The hearings continue Tuesday in Lewiston and Portland. Chancellor Richard Pattenaude presented trustees with an update to his initiative to put the system on a path to financial sustainability. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mom Accused of Packing Pistol in Pants at Kids' School Mar 14, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine Police say a Lewiston woman is facing charges after showing up at an elementary school with a handgun tucked into the waistband of her pants. Police say 30-year-old Tylor Austin had a 9 mm pistol when she walked into the principal's office at Montello Elementary School to pick up her three children Friday morning. (Fox News)
Free Weekly Merges with Sun Media Group Mar 13, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine The Employment Times, a free weekly distributed in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, has merged with Sun Media Group, parent company of the Sun Journal daily newspaper in Lewiston. Jeanne Paquette, one of the original founders of the Employment Times, will stay on as publisher. (MediaWeek.com)
Wallaces coming to OPS Mar 12, 2009
Today is March 12, 2009. Current Temperature: 23. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Maine workers give up pay to save colleagues' jobs Mar 9, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine - As the recession deepens and more people lose jobs, some workers in Maine have voluntarily given up part of their pay to keep their colleagues from being laid off ... Lewiston has proposed a wage freeze and a delay in scheduled raises for union members in order to avert layoffs. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Westerlys junior varsity team moves to title game Mar 4, 2009
LEWISTON, Maine Westerly High s Steve Sylvia placed fifth in the 50-yard freestyle during the New England swim meet at Bates College Saturday ... LEWISTON, Maine Alli Stefanski was Westerly High s top individual performer at the New England meet placing ninth in the 200 freestyle in 2:07. (Westerly Sun, RI)
