Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque, front row left, gathers for a group picture Monday night at the Gingersnap photo booth at Auburn’s first New Year’s Eve celebration at Festival Plaza. (Sun Journal photo by Andree Kehn) The L/A Harley Band cranks out some rock ‘n’ roll at Auburn’s first New Year’s Eve celebration Monday Night. (Sun […]
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CareerCenter to host 20-employer job fair Monday
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter is hosting more than 20 employers for a job fair Monday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at 5 Mollison Way. All employers are seeking qualified employees to fill current positions. Job-seekers are encouraged to dress appropriately, bring a current resume and be prepared to interview. Job fair participants […]
Ice skating conditions: 'It's awesome out here'
Kaley Audet, 6, of Monmouth keeps the puck away from her father, Ryan Audet, while the two play ice hockey on Cochnewagon Lake in Monmouth on Monday. “It’s awesome out here,” Ryan Audet said about the quality of ice. The combination of cold weather, no snow and rain has resulted in lots of ice skating […]
Maine Event Comedy to host show at Baxter
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents Boston’s Corey Saunders at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at The Pub at Baxter. The show will also feature David McLaughlin, Mark Moccia, Leonard Kimble, Nic Dufault and host, Nick Gordon. Saunders hails from Boston where his quick wit and crazy stories have him steadily climbing the comedy ladder. […]
Virgo: Listen and respond with respect
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gabby Douglas, 23; Joey McIntyre, 46; Bebe Neuwirth, 60; Anthony Hopkins, 81. Happy Birthday: Assess your current situation and consider what you can do to make your life run smoothly. Don’t feel pressured to act quickly; take your time and develop and execute plans that will stand the test of […]
Could neck surgery be the cause of high blood pressure?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 71 years old and very active, had squamous cell carcinoma of his mouth a year and a half ago. He had surgery in Pittsburgh, along with a radical neck dissection. All nodes were negative and the oral cancer was taken care of at the time of surgery. However, […]
Class gatherings
DIXFIELD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Ellis’ for the monthly luncheon. — RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1952 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Gatch’s. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited.
Briefly: Local
Post to hold Texas hold’em poker LOCKE MILLS — A Texas hold’em poker tournament will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Road. Doors open at 11 a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. There is a $50 buy-in, high hand options, pull tabs, 50/50, and meals and beverages will be available. Eagles to host […]
Auburn Legion announces January events
AUBURN — The American Legion, William J. Rogers Post 153, 71 South Main St., has announced its schedule of events for the month of January: Music, Dance & Karaoke — Every Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m.; featuring DJ Jean Louis. Music by Jerry Joe — Fridays, Jan. 11 and 25, from 4:30 […]
Looking Back on Dec. 31
100 years ago: 1918 The Annual Meeting of the Androscoggin Anti-Tuberculosis annual association will be held on Monday, January 6, 1919, at three o’clock p.m. for the following reasons: 1. To hear and set upon the records and reports of the officers and committee. 2. To elect officers. 3. To transact any other business that […]