Fire Prevention Weeks 2023 is Oct. 8-14.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Tina Gilbert: Vote Leroy Walker for experience, vibrant Auburn
I am writing in support of Leroy Walker, who is running for Auburn city councilor. Ward 5 has come far with Leroy’s leadership. All residents of Ward 5 have the opportunity each month to meet with Leroy at the council meeting at City Hall, at the monthly Community Downtown Business meetings at Rolly’s Diner, neighborhood […]
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Posted inSun Spots
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine holding first Fall for the Kids fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will hold its first Fall for the Kids fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Auburn clubhouse, 43 2nd St. Members of the community are invited for an evening dedicated to the children and teens of Lewiston and Auburn. Come enjoy cocktails, a silent […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Joyce Richmond: Sheline’s reelection is in Lewiston’s best interest
I moved to Lewiston 65 years ago and have known many mayors. I have never met a mayor of Lewiston who was such an advocate, promoter and great voice for us than Carl Sheline. He is involved in every aspect of city life — he walks around the city getting to know our people, learning […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Froma Harrop: Bring back locked mental facilities
About 20% of the homeless living on the streets of America suffer with severe mental illness, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. And with psychiatric hospitals no longer an automatic option, they fill the prisons.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Walgreens to close Union Street store in Auburn
The store’s last day open is Monday, and prescriptions will be transferred to its Minot Avenue store.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
New owners take over Dube’s Flower Shop in Lewiston
New owners Amy Griswold and Abigail Jones-Skrabak said customers can expect a blend of the familiar and fresh.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: Kevin McCarthy is out. Now whose party is in disarray? It’s the GOP’s turn
I don’t blame the MAGA crowd for being embarrassed by their standard-bearer. But, Democrats can’t afford to get too comfortable about GOP misfortunes. Disarray seldom stays in just one party for long.
Posted inNation / World, New England
New York pilot accused of stalking woman by plane
The man has been ordered by a judge to stop flying after a woman said he repeatedly flew over her home.