Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me. back issues from April 2009:
Study: Travelers would fly from L-A
Apr 01, 2009; ... AUBURN - There are enough air travel passengers around the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport to support daily passenger service,according to a marketing study. "The study is very optimistic," airport Manager Rick Cloutiersaid Tuesday. "We have the numbers to support that kind of ...
Durham voters consider heating program
Apr 01, 2009; ... DURHAM - Voters at Saturday's annual town meeting will be askedto consider establishing the Durham Home Heating Program tofinancially assist residents who may not qualify for GeneralAssistance. It would be administered by the general assistance director usingthat program's ...
United Somali Women of Maine gets grant
Apr 01, 2009 ... BOSTON, Mass. - The United Somali Women of Maine is one of fourcommunity-based organizations to receive a $20,000 grant from theEnvironmental Justice Small Grants Program for its work on the NewMainers Lead and Pesticide Prevention Program. The program is set to develop and ...
Let's at least begin talking about legalizing drugs
Apr 01, 2009 ... Maybe we should legalize drugs. I come neither eagerly nor easily to that maybe. Rather, I comeby way of spiraling drug violence in Mexico that recently forcedSecretary of State Hillary Clinton to acknowledge the role America'sinsatiable appetite for narcotics plays in the carnage ....
Hard times tempt bad side
Apr 01, 2009 ... It was back in a primitive time before I'd discovered things likedirect deposit and automatic payments. I did all of my importantadult things at what was then known as Shop n Save but which todayis known as "the grocery store." On this particular afternoon, thetrading was particularly ...
Poland electing two selectmen
Apr 01, 2009; ... POLAND - Friday's municipal elections feature three well-knownpublic servants vying for two seats on the Board of Selectmen:Lawrence M. Moreau, Lois A. Snowe-Mello and Erland M. Torrey. Moreau currently is chairman of the Budget Committee and thePlanning Board, having served on ...
Wrong date
Apr 01, 2009 ... BETHEL - The Telstar Jamboree Benefit Concert to help two SAD 44students with cancer will be held on ...
Wrong name
Apr 01, 2009 ... ROXBURY - Tom Judge is the executive director of the medicalhelicopter service LifeFlight of Maine ....
Wrong age
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - Randy Miller, 19, of Auburn, witnessed an accident onSabattus Street on ...
Skimming Saturday at Saddleback
Apr 01, 2009 ... RANGELEY - Saddleback Maine will host its sixth-annual PondSkimming Contest this Saturday, April 4. This is the second event ofthe "Spring Fever" event series which started last Saturday with thefifth-annual Cardboard Box Race and will culminate April 11 with"Park Shark ...
Morin, Gators show Good Time
Apr 01, 2009 ... LISBON - March 30 results from the Monday Morning Senior BowlingLeague at Good Time Lanes: Team standings: Alligators 130-78, Camels 118-90, Snakes 104-104, Raccoons 103-105, Bears 100-108, Tigers 99-109, Wolves 95-113,Lions 83-125. High game: Don Morin 138, Ron Bilodeau 133, ...
Pratt captures Contractors title
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - Pratt & Sons, Inc., was crowned champion of theContractors Hockey League after its 9-4 victory over FederalDistributors on Sunday night. Donovan's Motors put the pressure on Pratt to win its game byknocking off Lewiston Paint, 6-3. Pratt ...
Forgues walks into Junior World Cup
Apr 01, 2009 ... Maine high school racewalker and five-time All-American MatthewForgues of Boothbay earned the second spot on the three-member USAJunior Team roster for the Americas Racewalk Cup to be held in ...
But will they buy an Obamamobile?
Apr 01, 2009 ... Turning General Motors into a 21st century Volkswagen - asPresident Barack Obama has essentially done this week - is anunfortunate necessity brought on by the automaker's historicalinability to manipulate consumer trends into a sustainable,profitable business model. After all, ...
Lake Region to audition for 'My Fair Lady'
Apr 01, 2009 ... NAPLES - Lake Region Community Theatre will hold auditions forits production of "My Fair Lady" Monday and Tuesday, April 13-14, atLake Region High School. Auditions will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with call-backs on April16. Auditioners should come with a prepared vocal piece and ...
Creating images & cloth, simultaneously Tapestry weaver will discuss her work at Museum L-A
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - Weaver Barbara Burns, whose work is driven by herfascination with the human face and form, will be the featured guestspeaker at the next installment of Museum L-A's "Voices" lectureseries. Burns has over the last five years exhibited her work extensivelyin the United ...
Franklin County arrest log
Apr 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - The following arrests were recently logged atFranklin County Detention Center: Robin Frost, 30, Farmington, driving with expired license, March27, $500 bail, court appearance May 21, Farmington PoliceDepartment. Nicole Hoffman-Mills, 29, Wilton, driving under the ...
Franklin County arrest log
Apr 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - The following arrests were recently logged atFranklin County Detention Center: Wilmer Cruz-Guadalupe, 29, Lynn, Mass., aggravated trafficking indrugs, warrant, March 30, no bail listed, Maine Drug ...
Observances set for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - April, national Sexual Assault Awareness Month, hasthe theme this year of "Respect Works!" It focuses on ending sexualviolence in the workplace. Throughout the month, Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Servicesinvites people to reduce violence and create safer spaces ...
Franklin County tourist survey focuses on nature lovers
Apr 01, 2009; ... FARMINGTON - A majority of nature-based visitors to FranklinCounty late last summer said gas prices caused them to spend lessonce they arrived, according to a University of Maine CooperativeExtension survey. More than 92 percent of out-of-staters said gas prices were not afactor ...
Grant will help some laid-off workers
Apr 01, 2009 ... JAY - A grant exceeding $254,000 from the U.S. Department oflabor will assist approximately 73 workers affected by layoffs atWausau Paper. "Today's grant will provide affected workers with supportiveservices, such as career counseling and retraining in newoccupational fields that ...
Easter events
Apr 01, 2009 ... Musical drama FARMINGTON - "Redemption's Promise," an Easter musical drama,will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday, April 10,11 and 13, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. Theprogram is best suited for older school-age children through adultsand is ...
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Apr 01, 2009 ... Benefit dinner NEW VINEYARD - A benefit potluck dinner for the family of ReggieHeath, who lost everything in a recent fire, will be held from 1 to5 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at Smith Hall. All donations, $5 adults,$2.50 children, will go to the family, and anyone willing to bring ...
Dubay, art class are artists of the month
Apr 01, 2009 ... FARMINGTON - SugarWood Gallery will host Joyce Dubay of NewVineyard and her art class as Artists of the Month during April atthe Broadway Gallery. Dubay is a native Mainer who has been an art instructor at SAD 9Adult Education for a number of years. The exhibit will show ...
'The Price is Right' coming to Kingfield
Apr 01, 2009 ... SALEM - The Kingfield Days Fundraising Committee will hold itsannual fundraiser, "The Price is Right," on Saturday, April 4, atMt. Abram High School. Registration will open at 5 p.m. and the game will start at 6p.m. with more than $5,000 in prizes. Host will be Gil ...
Palm Sunday and Easter at St. Luke's
Apr 01, 2009 ... WILTON - The Palm Sunday liturgy at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, April5, will begin in the St. Luke's Episcopal Church undercroft as thecongregation blesses and distributes the palms. They will go upstairs to process around the church singing "AllGlory, Laud and Honor." The scripture will ...
Funeral Notices
Apr 01, 2009 ... BAKER - E. Victoria (Payeur), 72, of Window Rock, Ariz., died inGallup, N.M., Saturday, March 28. Graveside services will be held inthe spring at Lakeside Cemetery in Livermore. Arrangements by FINLEYFUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254. Messages ofcondolence may be ...
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Apr 01, 2009 ... Benefit dinner HEBRON - The Hebron Parent Teacher Association is hosting abenefit spaghetti dinner for the Volpe family, who recently losttheir home in an accidental explosion. The dinner will be held from5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the Hebron Station Schoolcafeteria, 884 ...
'Beyond Bates' connects community, students
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - What began as a visit to Museum L-A for a classproject inspired Bates College sophomore Kate Webber to want toshare her new appreciation of Lewiston-Auburn's history and naturalresources with her fellow students and encourage them to makeconnections with the people of the ...
EL senior receives principal's award
Apr 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - Ethan Grund of Auburn, a senior at Edward Little HighSchool, has been selected to receive the 2009 Principal's Award,Principal James Miller has announced. The award, sponsored by theMaine Principals Association, is given in recognition of a highschool senior's academic ...
School senior garners 2009 principal's award
Apr 01, 2009 ... MONMOUTH - Garrison Beck of Monmouth, a senior at MonmouthAcademy, has been selected to receive the 2009 Principal's Award,Principal Scott Bell has announced. The award, sponsored by theMaine Principal's Association, is given in recognition of a highschool senior's academic achievement ...
CMCC to hold open house
Apr 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - Central Maine Community College will host its annualspring open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Faculty,staff and students will be on hand to provide information onprograms of study, financial aid, the admissions process andtransfer options. "We will offer ...
Oak Hill senior presented award
Apr 01, 2009 ... WALES - Samantha Wark of Litchfield, a senior at Oak Hill HighSchool, has been selected to receive the 2009 Principal's Award,Principal Patricia Doyle has announced. The award is sponsored bythe Maine Principals Association and is given in recognition of ahigh school senior's academic ...
Run for the Track coming up Saturday
Apr 01, 2009 ... LISBON FALLS - The Lisbon Track Fund Committee will hold itssecond annual Run for the Track, a 5-mile run and kids fun run, onSaturday, April 4. The proceeds will go toward the development of anew running track in Lisbon. The 5-mile course will begin at Lisbon Community School, 33 ...
Modern woodmen
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - Modern Woodmen of America's District Office at 184Webster St. is sponsoring several activities during April formembers and guests. Camp 8609: Saturday, April 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., Holy CrossKnights of Columbus bean supper, Holy Cross Church Hall, 607 ...
DeMolay chapter installs
Apr 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - The Knights of the Sun Chapter, Order of DeMolay forBoys, will hold installation of officers at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5,at the Auburn Masonic Hall, 1021 Turner St. Elected to the office of master councilor (chapter president)will be Samuel Goldsberry of Lisbon Falls ....
Lenten services listed
Apr 01, 2009 ... POLAND - Poland Community Church UCC, 1212 Maine St., hasannounced Lenten services, led by Pastor Michael Ring. Palm Sunday services will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 5. ASeder service will be held by the I. Levines and led by Dixie LeePiper on Thursday, April 9, at the parish ...
Detectives to be on job after school at museum
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - An after-school program will be held from 4 to 5:30p.m. Monday, April 6, at Museum L-A. Students will have anopportunity to become job detectives and do more investigations intojobs that children had years ago as well as job opportunities today. Students who participated ...
Art Club to tell its history
Apr 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - Vintage costumes and stories of the Auburn Art Clubthrough its long history will highlight the Monday, April 6, annualmeeting of the club. Members will hear how the club was founded in1880 and see how a member might have been dressed that year. Thecostume is courtesy of the ...
Clubs name youth of year
Apr 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - The Auburn Exchange Club has announced the three Youthof the Year winners for 2008-2009: Ethan Grund of Edward Little HighSchool, Aaron Allen of St. Dominic Regional High School and KathyDeAngelis of Lewiston High School. DeAngelis has been chosen torepresent the club in the New ...
Dempsey Challenge Web site opens
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - The registration Web site for the Dempsey Challenge, aregional bicycle and run/walk event set for Sunday, Oct. 4, incentral and western Maine, has launched, according to a spokeswomanat Central Maine Medical Center. Event organizer Wendy Tardif said that ...
Women's center expands hours
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - The Center for Wisdom's Women, a local drop-in centerfor women, formerly known as Wisdom's Center, has expanded openhours. The center, located behind the old Intown Manor at the cornerof Bates and Ash streets, is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday aswell as Tuesday and ...
Think about spending
Apr 01, 2009 ... Residents of Poland will be heading to the annual town meetingApril 4. Before people make any decisions, I know I don't have toremind them that the economy is in rough shape. All of thedepartments in town are doing a great job, but it's time to cut backfor now. Does the town need ...
Compromise is not surrender
Apr 01, 2009 ... Is this the downfall of the United States and its place in theworld? Will it truly come as a result of childish politicalinfighting that pits American against American, with no chance ofcompromise? It is truly disturbing to see, but it appears as though Americansare only able to ...
The practical choice
Apr 01, 2009 ... I am writing to support LD1181, an Act to Create Jobs ThroughInvestments in Green Energy. As a young person and anenvironmentalist, it is crucial to me to see this bill passed. Ithink this is a wonderful opportunity to retrofit our old,inefficient homes and workplaces. An ...
Jobs available Thursday at college event in Auburn
Apr 01, 2009; ... AUBURN - With recent layoffs and cutbacks, the job market istough. But it's not all gloom. Some companies are hiring, said MaryLaFontaine, manager of the CareerCenter in Lewiston. Job seekers will have a good opportunity to meet thoseprospective employers at the annual job ...
Wednesday: Southwest chicken salad on focaccia
Apr 01, 2009 ... Jody Jalbert is a Lewiston mother of two boys. Concerned abouther food budget and not serving processed food, she cooks fromscratch. Wednesday: Southwest chicken salad on focaccia I serve this focaccia often as a side with soup. It's quick tomake. Wheat flour can be substituted for ...
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Apr 01, 2009 ... Knit-in slated PARIS - The Western Maine Knitting Guild will hold a knit-in atits meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 7, at the FirstCongregational Church, 17 East Main St., Paris. The speaker will teach how to knit beads into projects. For moreinformation, call ...
Community rallies around local family
Apr 01, 2009 ... HEBRON - A family who recently lost their home in an accidentalexplosion is receiving help from the community. On Friday, April 3, the Hebron Parent Teacher Association ishosting a benefit spaghetti dinner for the Volpe family, who arealso without homeowner insurance. The dinner ...
Norway church will celebrate Holy Week
Apr 01, 2009 ... NORWAY - Holy Week at the Second Congregational Church, UnitedChurch of Christ will be observed with a variety of public eventsfor children, youth and adults. On Sunday, April 5, worshippers atthe 10 a.m. Palm Sunday service will be welcomed by the churchschoolchildren, who will ...
Easter services
Apr 01, 2009 ... East Sumner SUMNER - The Rev. Nancy Miaoulis of the Congregational Church ofEast Sumner welcomes all to the Holy Week services. There will be a 9 a.m. service on Palm Sunday, April 5, with palmbranches distributed. There will be a special song from the choirand guest speaker ...
Preschool story schedule is listed
Apr 01, 2009 ... PARIS - The Paris Public Library's story time for preschoolerswill feature the following themes and activities on Thursdays inApril and May: April 9, "The Story of the Easter Bunny"; April 16, "The Cow thatwas the Best Moo-ther"; April 23, "The House in the Night"; April30, ...
Driver unhurt when SUV catches fire
Apr 01, 2009 ... OTISFIELD - A Harrison driver escaped injury Monday night whenhis sport utility vehicle burst into flames on Bow Street, MaineState Police Trooper Gregory Tirado said. Arthur Lamontagne, 23, was headed toward Ryefield Bridge about 11p.m. when he noticed an electrical problem in his ...
Peanut-sniffing dog sought for boy
Apr 01, 2009; ... TURNER - Four-year-old Ethan Rines is looking forward to beingprotected from his deadly allergy to peanuts by an Angel Servicedog. Ethan's problem was recognized when he was nearly a year old andate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. According to his mother,Jessie, Ethan went ...
Bail set for 2 men in vehicle thefts
Apr 01, 2009; ... PARIS - A judge set bail Tuesday for two Lewiston men chargedwith robbery in the theft of vehicles at a party last weekend inSumner. Edward Ellery Barbioni Jr., 26, of Holland Street, and StephenCraig Gurney, 23, of River Street, are each charged with robbery,theft, and two ...
Anti-erosion funds sought for Thompson
Apr 01, 2009; ... OTISFIELD - Several organizations may pitch in this year to workto prevent erosion affecting Thompson Lake. Jeff Stern, a watershed consultant, said the Thompson LakeEnvironmental Agency surveyed approximately 4,000 acres of thelake's 22,400-acre watershed last year. Stern said 96 ...
Voters change rescue service after 27 years
Apr 01, 2009; ... WOODSTOCK - After 27 years with Tri-Town Ambulance and RescueService, town meeting voters decided 61-25 on Monday to change toP.A.C.E. Ambulance Service. Change opponents spoke of confidence in the service and fastresponses over the years with Tri-Town. Most, though, felt the ...
CareerCenter lists April programs
Apr 01, 2009 ... LEWISTON - The Lewiston CareerCenter announced the April workshopschedule and the speakers for the Unemployed Professionals Group. Topics and speakers for the Unemployed Professions Group: April 6: "Portfolio Development," with Cher Tyra of Western MaineCommunity ...
Quirion advances at Goodwill
Apr 01, 2009 ... AUBURN - Nioka Quirion is the new manager at the Auburn GoodwillRetail Store, 279 Center St. Quirion has been with GoodwillIndustries for seven years, beginning her Goodwill career as a salesassociate ....
Gannett journalism scholarships available
Apr 01, 2009 ... PORTLAND - The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund,established in 2000 by the trustees of the Gannett Foundationthrough the Maine Community Foundation, seeks applications. The Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund provides renewablesupport for students majoring in journalism ...
Check It Out
Apr 01, 2009 ... Items submitted to Check it Out must be events that benefitnonprofit organizations and be open to the public. Submissionsshould be received at least seven days in advance of theevent.Farmington area New Sharon, Thursday, April 2: Story hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., JimDitzler Memorial ...
Some emphysema patients never smoked
Apr 01, 2009 ... DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband, 91, has just been diagnosed withemphysema. He never smoked. No one in the family smokes, and he hasnot been exposed to smoke-filled areas. What is his prognosis? -R.M. ANSWER: The lungs have something on the order of 300 million airsacs (alveoli) ....
Aries: Look back in time
Apr 01, 2009 ... CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hannah Spearritt, 28; AnnetteO'Toole, 57; Gil Scott-Heron, 60; Debbie Reynolds, 77. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination to create somethingbeautiful. Set yourself free to indulge in what will enhance yourmind, body and soul. You will be attract people ...
City still unsure about cleanup
Apr 01, 2009 ... Dear Sun Spots: I have contacted two appropriate city officialsas to whether or not Lewiston will have a spring cleanup this year.One replied that a final decision has not been reached and the otherreplied that there would not be a cleanup this spring, both endingwith "as far as I know." ...
Smokers stock up
Apr 01, 2009; ... LEWISTON - Wayne Gatts started rolling his own cigarettes becauseit made smoking cheaper. That changed Wednesday when a new federal tax took effect thatboosted the cost of a pound of loose, roll-your-own tobacco by morethan $23, an increase of 2,200 percent. The tax on ...