BETHEL — The lit up tree displayed on the front lawn of the Bethel United Methodist Church is more than just a holiday decoration. It’s a memorial. Each light on the tree was either bought in memory or in honor of someone. Fifty-one people purchased lights this year, with many locals taking part as well […]
2020
Hearing on condo complex Jan. 6
BETHEL — There will be a public hearing on Wednesday, Jan 6., at 6 p.m. on a proposed $10 million complex of 38 condominiums called the Residences at Bethel Station. Bethel planning board members will meet immediately after the hearing. People can attend the hearing via Zoom and can find information on accessing the meeting at […]
Obituary: Barbara Anne Hersom-Buck
AUBURN – Barbara Anne Hersom-Buck, 75, of Auburn passed away on Dec. 21, 2020 in Lisbon. She was born on Dec. …
Obituary: Gerald “Broomer” Broomhall
GREENWOOD – Gerald “Broomer” Broomhall, 63 of Greenwood, died at his home on December 21, 2020 after a short illness. He …
Obituary: Georgette Emilie Hamel
FLORIDA – Georgette Emilie Hamel, 83, of Marianna, Florida, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Jackson Hospital after a …
Obituary: Sylvia R. Peck Sakurada
BRUNSWICK – Sylvia R. Peck Sakurada, 78, of Norway, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, Brunswick, Maine. Born on …
Obituary: Beverly Libby Morris
LEWISTON – Beverly Libby Morris, 92, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Central Maine Medical Center in …
Looking Back on Dec. 24
100 Years Ago: 1920 The second payment on the pledges to the new YMCA in Auburn is now due and notices to that effect are being mailed out to those who subscribed, together with a statement which has been issued by the Building and Finance committee. The statement is as follows: The Auburn YMCA building […]
Nancy Harris uses faith to navigate life’s tumultuous seas
The Cape Elizabeth native, who resides in Auburn, is the daughter of the late Edward L. Fenderson, who was a minister of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Lewiston from 1969 to 1975.
Auburn library new year classes to begin with ‘Slow Flow Yoga’
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library announces a Slow Flow Yoga class, led by instructor Tisha Bremner. This is a moderately challenging class where pose variations will be offered to help everyone find their level of success. Have a yoga mat, a yoga block or two and wear comfortable clothes that will allow movement. The […]