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Artist addresses students

Maine artist Judy Taylor, left, and Auburn Middle School art teacher Heather Libby hold one of the 11 panels depicting, from left, "The Apprentice," "Lost Childhood" and "Textile Workers." Taylor, best known for the mural she was commissioned to paint for the Maine Department of Labor in Augusta, sp...

Connections • Friday, May 25, 2012

P. Mador: Remember their sacrifice

I attended the Auburn Police memorial ceremony on May 15 and was impressed with the service and the community participation. Many years have passed since the death of Officer Norman Philbrick, yet the dangers of a law enforcement career have not diminished. He and Office Rodney Bonney died...

Patricia Mador • Letters • Friday, May 25, 2012

Osithee 'Dolly' Chabot

WATERVILLE — Osithee "Dolly" Chabot passed away in the home she loved at 29 Cherry Hill Terrace, Waterville, May 22, after a period of declining health and only a few months short of her 100th birthday. She was born in St. Agatha, Sept, 13, 1912, the youngest daughter of Joseph Micha...

• Obituaries • Friday, May 25, 2012

North Yarmouth Academy honor roll

YARMOUTH — The following area students were named to the North Yarmouth Academy second trimester honor roll. High honors Grade 12:  Grant McPherson of Durham Grade 8: Hunter Mahoney of Durham and Bryce Moody of Aub...

Connections • Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:07 pm

Shamrocks and Shenanigans raise funds for cancer program

AUBURN — St. Mary’s Development Office hosted Shamrocks and Shenanigans on March 17 at Martindale Country Club. The guests, many adorned in celebratory green attire, enjoyed an array of St. Patrick’s Day activities. The dining room was decorated with green and white light...

Connections • Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:07 pm

Turner man to serve 40 years for murder

Brian Nichols says he is sorry.
by Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
May 24, 2012
by Daryn Slover/Sun Journal
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AUBURN — The teenager stood in the courtroom Thursday facing his father, who had fatally shot the teen's mother at their Turner home in 2010. The teen had witnessed the aftermath. "I just want to say I hate him," 18-year-old Travis Nichols said to the judge of his father, Bria...

Sun Journal staff • Lewiston-Auburn • Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 3:03 pm

Summer Youth Music Theater Project seeking applicants

AUBURN – Community Little Theatre’s Summer Youth Music Theater Project will take place in June and July at Great Falls Performing Arts Center. The four-week summer program is designed for students who have completed grades 3 through 8. Vincent Ratsavong will direct the program.

Connections • Thursday, May 24, 2012

Mormon church outlawed polygamy in 1890

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please tell me if the Mormon men continue to have more than one wife? If not, when did this practice stop? Did they have different titles or names for each wife? Were the men called “husband?” Are Mormons now limited to one man, one woman? — No Name, Ch...

Sun Spots • Thursday, May 24, 2012

Students show 'Cooking Matters'

In March and April, Cooking Matters partnered with the Auburn Public Library and Edward Little High School E.L. Connect After School Program to offer six weeks of cooking and nutrition classes. Culinary instructor Heidi Parent from Fish Bones restaurant, nutrition instructor Eric Thoreson from th...

Connections • Thursday, May 24, 2012

R. Baskett: Council's decision promotes civic engagement

Last things first. Your editorial on Tuesday concluded with a chastisement of the Auburn City Council for the rejection of a planned unit development ordinance by encouraging “genuine discussion” of an “ordinance that, if well-crafted, could make Auburn a richer, more vibrant co... 1

Robert Baskett • Letters • Thursday, May 24, 2012

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