AUBURN — Auburn Public Works Director Dan Goyette has announced several options for the disposal of Christmas trees. Trees will not be collected curbside, but Auburn residents can drop them off at the following locations: • Public Works Garage, 296 Gracelawn Road (behind the community sand shed); • Maine Waste to Energy, 110 Goldthwaite Road, […]
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Briefly: Local
Food pantry seeks donations AUBURN — The High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry has ongoing needs for the following items: peanut butter, canned vegetables, soup, canned pasta, canned meats, canned fruit, dry cereal, baking items, soup, crackers and toilet paper. Auburn United Methodist Church collects items for the pantry. Donations may be brought to 439 […]
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In considering breast lift, factor in medical risks, costs, too
DEAR DR. ROACH: My fiancee wants to have her breasts lifted, as they are starting to sag. Also, she wants to get them augmented a cup larger. What are your thoughts on this subject? Also, what are the medical risks involved for either procedure? — Anon. ANSWER: I have had many patients ask my opinion […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 28
100 years ago: 1918 Lewiston stores will be closed New Years Day, this was decided at a meeting of the Ad Men’s bureau Monday morning in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. There were twelve or fifteen members present as the two-hour discussion took place. Not all the members were in favor at the start, for […]
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Cancer: Look for good in everyone
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Legend, 40; Denzel Washington, 64; Edgar Winter, 72; Dame Maggie Smith, 84. Happy Birthday: Don’t let emotions override what’s right. Practical solutions will bring the best results. Take your time and refuse to be sideswiped by someone who thinks he or she knows what’s best for you. A serious […]
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Farmington Warming Center to resume in January
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Warming Center will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays in January and February, and Tuesdays in March for its 2019 season. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Folks can stop in for snacks and activities. At noon, everyone is welcome for a lunch of soup and dessert provided by community friends. […]
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Strong start for the YMCA third and fourth grade girls' basketball team
The Auburn-Lewiston YMCA Girls 3rd/4th Grade Travel Team is off to a 2-0 start to the season. In the first game of the season, the Y hoopers defeated Spruce Mountain 36-10. Jenna Shea lead all scores with 12 points. Abby Giroux scored 11, Elizabeth Galway four and Chloe Croteau three Piper Croteau, Alexis Creaser, and […]
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Jacob True chosen for USA Football National Team
Dirgo offensive lineman Jacob True has been named to the U.S. Under-18 Select Team will play Panama in International Bowl on Friday, January 11, 2019 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas which is the home of the Dallas Cowboys. U.S National Team alums include players like Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback), Todd Gurley (Los Angeles […]
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Sparetime results
Mamas & Papas Men: Handicap Series — 787 Justin Brawn, 716 Nick Poland, 696 Caleb Burgess; Scratch Series — 647 Bob Violette, 630 John Cyr, 597 Phil Doucette; Handicap Game — 270 Joshua Juarbe, 269 Erland Holt, 266 John Gillis; Scratch Game — 244 Jim Morin, 238 Mike Thibault, 204 Jim Williams; Women: Handicap Series […]
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Shelter challenged with space, funding
Western Maine Homeless Outreach, 547 Wilton Rd, has been a much-needed, and highly-used resource since November 2013. Located in the basement of Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Farmington, the shelter has served hundreds of people and the need is only increasing.