Happy weekend, Lewiston! In today’s happening-today edition: Clarion hotel reopening, Juneteenth celebration, and Beach Boys tribute + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Fresh life for a landmark: Lewiston’s former Ramada Inn will reopen as a Clarion Hotel after renovations, adding fitness center, pool and sauna, and Maine Grill, with over $500,000 invested and new jobs expected -- see what's opening soon.
Rural Maine gets boost: Lewiston’s Tree Street Youth was among 17 Maine projects awarded part of $15.9 million in Northern Border Regional Commission grants, backing workforce housing, child care, and infrastructure, including Brooksville’s pier -- see the grant winners.
A partnership grows stronger: Bates College donated $75,000 to Maine MILL, deepening a decades-long partnership. The museum’s new Lewiston building will open by June 27, with entry through the Bates College Welcome Center -- explore the new museum.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick nine, good vibes: Need a no-fuss reset, Lewiston’s only golf course delivers a breezy 9-hole loop with three tee setups and five bunkers to keep you honest. Wrap it up at Hoppers overlooking the finishing hole... that 75-person deck at Apple Valley Golf Course & Hoppers hits the sweet spot.
Canal-side comfort: Fish Bones Grill keeps it classy without the fuss, serving local oysters, lobster rangoons, and legit comfort plates in the old Bates Mill canalside digs. When the week gets noisy, this is the go-to for a low-key seafood date or a treat-yourself dinner that still feels neighborly.
Quick nature reboot: If your brain needs a reset without a long drive, Martin Stream Campground brings you shady, stream‑hugging sites, easy paddling, and actual peace and quiet right in Turner. Pack the s’mores, skip the scroll, and remember what it feels like to fall asleep to water and wind.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚲 Bikes, Badges, & Breakfast @ L-A Harley-Davidson | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Craving pancakes with a side of horsepower? Roll into L-A Harley-Davidson for a free breakfast, shiny bikes, and a meet and greet with local first responders. Kick tires, let the kids climb on the rigs, and trade stories with neighbors.
👩 Caitlin Frank | Threads of Her: Generational Mini Sessions June 20th, 2026 @ Evermore Studio (Gray) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – If your wedding dress has logged more closet time than dance floor, bring it to Evermore Studio in Gray for heirloom mini sessions. Think dress-up with meaning, soft light, and zero stiff poses, just mothers, daughters, and a few happy sniffles.
🛠 Camp Berea Work Day @ Camp Berea (Turner) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – A good old-fashioned work day at Camp Berea, sprucing up the grounds and buildings for summer. Think rakes, leaf blowers, weed whackers, and that classic neighborhood work ethic, plus fresh air, easy banter, and the smug satisfaction of calling yard work your workout.
🍔 Clean and Sober Cookout @ Kennedy Park | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Firing up the grills for a clean, sober cookout with a live rock and roll band, all to raise funds for sober living housing. Think burgers, raffle wins, and no hangover. Kids get face paint and temp tattoos, you get good vibes, and karma points.
🎶 Good Vibrations: A Celebration of The Beach Boys @ The Public Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Whether you wore out Pet Sounds or only belt Kokomo after two margaritas, this live celebration nails the Beach Boys’ sun, surf, and ocean-deep harmonies with uncanny warmth. Expect anthems and guitar shreds, all the sing-alongs, and zero sand in your shoes.
🧵 Cyanotype Cotton Patches @ Ellard Studios | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Trade your sourdough starter for sunlight and make cyanotype cotton patches with botanical prints. All supplies are handled, you bring your curiosity, reading glasses, and 30 bucks. Heads up, Ellard Studios is on the second floor, no elevator, so plan accordingly.
✊ 2026 Juneteenth Celebration: We Are the Wildest Dreams @ Benjamin Mays Center | Saturday (6/20) at 4:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for something richer than patio chatter, COA’s annual Juneteenth celebration honors the past, uplifts Black voices today, and empowers the next generation. Expect thoughtful stories, bold art, and joy that feels like wildest dreams, with the performative stuff left at home. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Lewiston report Weather forecastToday — High: 73°F — Low: 51°F — Precip: 13%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 62%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home on a quiet street pairs convenience with plenty of personality. Recent updates include a newer boiler, energy-efficient heat pumps, and a wood stove, while a finished bonus room adds flexible space for work or play. Outside, a level, fenced 0.25-acre lot, detached garage, garden areas, and included outdoor extras round it out.
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