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Lewiston Letter Carrier Is A Million-Mile Mailman

Andy Capwell — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:27:37 +0000

Dan Holmgren is a United States Postal Service letter carrier and he has recently joined a rare club, the million-mile club!Holmgren has achieved 40 years of accident-free driving on the job, he also joined the U.S. Postal Service’s Million Mile Club in 2003. That club is a distinction for those who’ve either driver [...]

New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts Coming To Lewiston

Andy Capwell — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:21:38 +0000

The Androscoggin Bank Colisee will be the site for a 35-bout New England Fights mixed martial arts card scheduled for May 18th. The event was approved this week by the Combat Sports Authority of Maine.

Lewiston's 'Tree Street Youth' Needs Your Facebook Votes

Andy Capwell — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:27:57 +0000

Tree Street Youth is an after-school center for at risk students. The center offers enrichment classes and tutoring. The Lewiston ‘Tree Street Youth’ is on Howe Street and is currently in the running to win a $25,000 prize.The Tree Street Youth Director Julia Sleeper, tells the Lewiston Sun Journal, that State Farm gives away [...]

Lewiston School Board Approves School Budget

Andy Capwell — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:30:38 +0000

The Lewiston School Committee voted unanimously Monday night on the school budget that would increase property taxes 5.4 percent. That would translate for a home valued at $150,000 in Lewiston to a tax increase of $72.

Homeless Shelter Wedding

Andy Capwell — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:04:43 +0000

There will be a celebration of holy matrimony this Saturday at the Hope Haven Gospel Mission in Lewiston this Saturday. Both David and Jessica were once homeless and not only found shelter at Hope Haven, they found each other.

State Senator Margaret Craven Seeking Bonds For Lewsiton Passenger Rail and Redevelopment

Andy Capwell — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:01:09 +0000

State Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston, introduced two bills this week, that would bring as much as $38 million in state bonding to Lewiston and Auburn. One bill asks for $18 million in state backed bonds to upgrade the rail lines between Yarmouth and Auburn in the hope of bringing passenger train service to the Twin Cities.

Baxter Brewery Expanding in Lewiston

Andy Capwell — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:40:02 +0000

Lewiston has been hit hard over the past few weeks with the news of jobs leaving the city. Geiger Brothers announced that up to 100 jobs would be cut and that was followed by White Rock Distilleries announcing that 160 jobs would be moved to their plant in Kentucky. However, not all the economic news is bad for Lewiston.

Lewiston to Lose 160 Jobs at Jim Beam Facility

Renee Nelson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:17:48 +0000

The makers of Jim Beam bourbon announced that it will shut down production at its Lewiston facility and shift that work to a facility in Kentucky. 160 people work in the Beam’s plant in Lewiston that makes Pinnacle Vodka and Calico Jack Rum.

Geiger to Lay Off More Than 100 Factory Employees in Lewiston

B98.5 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:10:54 +0000

Geiger of Lewiston plans on laying off more than 100 factory employees and ending the manufacturing side of its’ business. The 135 year old company made the announcement Tuesday (Jan. 22) saying it’s one of the largest layoffs in the company’s history. CEO Gene Geiger told the Lewiston Sun Journal that demand for the company’s [...]

The Final Christmas for Sears in Lewiston

Andy Capwell — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:30:16 +0000

This Christmas marked the final Christmas for Sears in the Lewiston Mall. Sears has been in the Lewiston Mall for 34 years and the liquidation sale, which began in October is set to wrap-up by mid-January.