After it was rescheduled twice due to the pandemic, Maine’s bicentennial parade was just the right kind of quirky fun.
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Maine Bicentennial Band prepares to celebrate 200 years in a big way
On Friday night, the musicians and band leaders were polishing their instruments and their performance for the Maine Bicentennial Parade, set for Saturday morning.
With deadline for vaccine mandate looming, hospitals prepare ‘contingency plans’ for potential staff shortages
St. Mary’s and CMMC administrators said they continue to work on education and outreach, but can’t say how many unvaccinated staff members they’ll be able to reach by the Sept. 17 deadline for final shots.
Edward Little grad in stable condition after Auburn crash, police say
Cameron Irish, 18, was alone in the vehicle when it flipped Thursday night on Washington Road.
Photo: After Hours Paddle on the Androscoggin
Androscoggin Land Trust on the river Friday night.
Photo: Buffalo Wild Wings in Auburn reopening Monday after makeover
The popular restaurant and bar has been closed since Monday for a complete makeover.
Distressed families sue Lewiston cremation firm accused of mishandling remains
A half dozen Mainers filed suit Friday against Affordable Cremation Solution, a business shut down in June by state regulators who say they found unrefrigerated bodies stacked in its basement.
Photo: Volunteers stuff back-to-school backpacks for the United Way
Over a thousand back-to-school backpacks will be sent to schools in the area for guidance counselors to distribute.
Races set for mayor, City Council and School Committee in Auburn
The election season is officially underway with a list of 20 candidates. Auburn’s Jason Levesque is running for mayor again uncontested.
Auburn man seriously injured in Washington Street crash
Auburn investigators were reconstructing the accident with help from Lewiston police.