100 Years Ago: 1922 The girls of Camp Minnetonka will give an entertainment at the Grange hall, Aug. 24, for the benefit of the North Baptist church. 50 Years Ago: 1973 Cattle rustlers are riding again in Auburn but an effort to “cut ’em off at the pass” hasn’t worked yet. Police reported Tuesday that […]
2023
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Your vision is grand, but cutting corners wherever possible will be necessary to maximize your efficiency.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Corden, 45; Kristen Wiig, 50; Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, 56; Ty Burrell, 56. Happy Birthday: Look at every angle and size up what’s possible. Use your imagination and skills to reach your goals. Refuse to let emotional situations bring you down. Rise above any controversy you encounter and turn a negative […]
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Posted inDr. Roach
Results of PSA screenings lead to two different approaches
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79. Two recent tests confirmed that my PSA level was 4.6 ng/mL. Previously, my results were never higher than 1.4 ng/mL. Flomax has been a necessity for me for the past 20 years, and my original diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) was 30 years ago, at age 49. Out […]
Posted inSun Spots
Grandmother left behind Important pieces of baby crib purchased at yard sale
DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Aug. 19, a grandmother bought a crib/bed on Amberley Way in Auburn. Unfortunately, two pieces were left behind. Please call 713-8445 to arrange retrieving those extra needed pieces. We’d really like to locate this grandmother. — Mary Ann, no town ANSWER: I hope she sees this and you two can […]
Posted inConnections
Norway seeks input on community vulnerability to severe weather
A public forum about the assessment is set for Aug. 29 in the town office.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Friends of Merrymeeting plan bird walk for Aug. 26
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host a bird walk with ornithologist Will Broussard at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in Merrymeeting Bay in Bowdoinham. Merrymeeting Bay is internationally recognized for its unique tidal freshwater ecosystem. This ecosystem attracts a diversity of birds drawn to its unique waters, and the bay is recognized by The […]
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Maine Wood 2024 Biennial Exhibition seeks entries
ROCKPORT — The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship is making a statewide call for entries for the eighth juried Maine Wood biennial. The exhibition, scheduled to take place in the Center’s Messler Gallery from Jan. 26 through April 24, 2024, aims to showcase the breadth, creativity, and excellence of wood craftsmanship in the state. The deadline […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Rural towns invited to propose project for Maine Service Fellow by Sept. 8
The deadline for submitting for the 2023-2024 year is Sept. 8.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farmington shelter to host Strut for Strays Sept. 10
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Strut for Strays is set for 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Titcomb Mountain Ski Slope, 180 Ski Slope Road; rain or shine. This is a family friendly walk/run. Attendees can stroll or stride with your favorite four-legged friend on a 5K course on the Whistlestop Trail. This […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
In rebuttal: Liz Henry: Mayor Levesque is not progressive leadership Auburn wants
Dan Bilodeau (Auburn Water District board trustee, appointed through the mayor’s Appointment Committee) endorses Jason Levesque. In his letter published Aug. 10 he writes, “It is up to residents to vote for the transparent (italics mine) and progressive leadership we want.” Why would Auburn citizens vote for a mayor who enacted significant zoning changes largely […]