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Hey Lewiston, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Inside Maine’s making heritage, culinary buzz across Maine, and through our eyes: Franco artists looking at the world + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Inside Maine’s making heritage: Lewiston shoemaker Rancourt & Co. has launched The Path We’ve Chosen, a campaign celebrating industrial roots, drawing over 200,000 Instagram impressions in February, and will continue with partners through 2026 — read the full story.

Honoring lives, supporting sobriety: An Angel’s Wing has announced naming and dedication of its Women’s Recovery Home and LGBTQ+ inclusive Recovery Home in memory of loved ones as a permanent tribute for families — see how to apply.

Culinary buzz across Maine: Lady Oyster plans a tiny raw bar in Bath, a Levantine restaurant is in the works in Bangor, and in Lisbon Falls, Blue Ox Malthouse won 2026 Malt Cup medals — check out the full roundup.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Throw and glaze your own pottery
• Continue building intermediate pottery skills
• Learn budget-friendly plant-based cooking

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Fresh-baked sandwich fix: Mancini’s Italian Deli stacks Italian sandwiches on house-baked focaccia, loaded with provolone, soppressata, porchetta, and more. When lunch needs a glow-up, let the warm bread and legit ingredients do the heavy lifting. Simple, satisfying, unmistakably fresh.

A forested escape: Thorncrag Sanctuary threads mellow miles of trail through 450 forested acres in Lewiston, passing ponds and meadows with a sneak-peek toward Mount Washington, the city’s high point. Bring your curiosity, skip the dog, and wander for an easy hour in the woods at this close-to-town escape.

Nostalgia + new finds: D-Squared Collectibles blends Pokémon, Lorcana, Magic, comics, and vintage toys into a dangerously fun rabbit hole. Perfect for gifting, trading, or sharing your favorites with the kids. Fair warning: you might spot “one more thing” you didn’t know you needed.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

👶 Baby Storytime @ Lewiston Public Library | Tuesday (3/10) at 10:15 AM – If your tiny human’s social life is busier than yours, take them to Baby Storytime at the downtown Lewiston Public Library on Tuesdays. For ages 0 to 3 with caregivers, expect books, songs, rhymes, movement, and playtime after. Free, no registration, and siblings welcome.

🎬 Movie Time! @ Gray Public Library | Tuesday (3/10) at 2:00 PM – Whether you’re a VHS-era cinephile or just learned what 4K means, Gray Public Library’s Tuesday matinees scratch the big-screen itch for free. Think 150-inch screen, 14-speaker surround, a 4K projector, and snacks, without sticky floors or ticket prices; see what’s playing at https://www.graypubliclibrary.com/movietime.

🚐 ArtVan @ Lewiston Public Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 3:30 PM – ArtVan is parking it at the Lewiston Public Library with hands-on art sessions for kids 5-14. Free, open to the public, no registration, and supplies provided. You bring the Picasso-in-training, plus yourself if they are 5-8, then head to the 3rd floor Children’s Department downtown.

👶 Baby Sensory Playtime @ Lewiston Public Library | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Got a tiny human obsessed with crinkle paper and chewing on everything? Drop into Baby Sensory Playtime at the Lewiston Public Library, a free, no-registration hangout where babies explore textures, sounds, and lights, and grownups trade sanity-saving tips. Birth to 18 months, siblings welcome.

👁 Through Our Eyes: Franco Artists Looking at the World @ Atrium Gallery | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Whether you grew up hearing French at the kitchen table or just like good art, the opening at USM’s Atrium Gallery in Lewiston gathers Franco artists, past and present, to share work, process, and identity. Free, yes there are refreshments, and the panel delivers.

🌷 Spring Family Flowerpot Keepsakes @ Lewiston Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 AM – Let the kids 14 and under go wild with acrylics on a flowerpot, then plant ranunculus bulbs like we enjoy mud season. Free at Lewiston Library’s third-floor Children’s Department, all materials included, siblings welcome, one pot per family, first come, so do not dawdle.

🤘 Burning Time and more @ The Colisée Club | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 PM – Homegrown rockers Burning Time hit The Colisée Club for their debut, with Loki in tow, and the cover is the magic word: free. It’s all ages, so bring the kids, the cool aunt, and your responsible sneakers. Loud, lively, genuinely local.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lewiston report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 69°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog between 10pm and 3am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain between 3am and 5am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 39°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 69%

Rain likely and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Rain likely and patchy fog before 8pm, then rain and patchy fog and a slight chance of sleet. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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