This week the Buzz is looking ahead to sunshine and economic development. The Boulos Company released its annual market outlook Friday and broker Tim Millett is forecasting good things for 2019. In his 2018 recap, Millett noted Geiger renovating 40,000 square feet of its corporate office, Boston Brands of Maine expanding into 19,650 square feet near […]
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Auburn students raise funds in memory of teacher
Social studies teacher Shane Gilbert stamps Alexus Newton’s hand with an image of a cat. The seventh-grader had donated money to an Auburn Middle School fundraiser in honor of a science teacher who passed Jan. 19 after a two-year battle with cancer. Students were allowed to wear hats throughout the day in exchange for donating […]
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CBS' Criminal Minds' 'Sick and Evil' episode set in Lewiston
LEWISTON — This probably won’t make the tourism brochure. CBS’s hit show “Criminal Minds” has set the 14th episode of its 14th season right here. Its title? “Sick and Evil.” CBS’s official episode description for the FBI crime drama reads: “The BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) leads the investigation into a string of murders taking place […]
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WMLC members show support for workers affected by shutdown
Members of the Western Maine Labor Council show their support for workers affected by the federal government shutdown during their monthly meeting Jan. 15 at IBEW Local 567, 238 Goddard Road in Lewiston. They called U.S. Sen. Susan Collins asking her to work on reopening the government. From left are Paul Gilbert, Jean Gilbert, Suzanne Crowell, Garrett Stewart, […]
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Auburn police nab Maryland man in credit card skimming investigation
AUBURN — A Maryland man was arrested and charged in connection with a credit card skimming ring. Local police said in a news release that they arrested Brian Boley, 32, of Takoma Park, Maryland on Wednesday after conducting a four-month investigation. He was charged with felony forgery and theft and two misdemeanors stemming from his […]
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Extreme skiing legend visits Black Mountain of Maine
RUMFORD — Extreme skier Glen Plake and his wife, Kimberly, rolled into Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, Jan. 19, in their 38-foot custom Freightliner rig to ski the glades, chat with people and inspire a new generation of skiers. Plake is known for his appearances in extreme ski movies by Greg Stump and his […]
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SAM 12U earn a sweep. Gladiators defeat Breakers
SAM 12U Blue 5, Maine Junior Black Bears Navy 0 Asher Nagy had two goals and an assist in SAM 12U Blue’s 5-0 victory over the Maine Junior Black Bears on Sunday, January 13, while Jacob Fullerton, Zachary Braithwood and Braley Farr each scored. SAM 12U Blue 11, Brewer 12U Black 4 Jacob Fullerton had six […]
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Estimates of blood loss are not always accurate
DEAR DR. ROACH: Here’s something I’ve wondered about for a long time: Years ago, I was told that I lost 5 pints of blood in childbirth. How did they come up with that number? Obviously, they weren’t scooping up blood off the floor to measure it! — L.K. ANSWER: During surgery, there is always some […]
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Snow shoveler needed, eBay sellers found
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all you do! I’m wondering if someone in the New Auburn area is available to shovel a walkway regularly and efficiently? — Denise, no town ANSWER: It’s a wonderful thing to have dependable people to help with this chore, and especially for seniors living alone it’s a godsend. I’m putting […]
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Image captured a nation at the breaking point
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We’ll have to make do with 600 or so. The picture in question — the video, actually — electrified social media over the weekend. In it, a white high school boy wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap, confronts an older Native American man who is […]