POLAND — Residents should find buildings in the town’s municipal complex have water running again, Town Manager Bradley Plante told selectmen Tuesday. “I am happy to report that as of late this afternoon, the Town Hall and the library have water,” Plante said. “Tomorrow morning, everybody will be up and running.” The problems started Thursday, […]
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FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center presents the second Bradley Backstage concert, featuring the Amarantos Quartet, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The innovative Portland-based string quartet presents classical music like you’ve never heard it before in the LHE/PAC’s alternative backstage performance space. Through presentation of new music, unique collaborations and […]
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Funeral notices for Sunday, March 1, 2015
BOURGOIN — Palma, 96, of Auburn, died Sunday, Feb. 22, in Lewiston. A private graveside service will be held in the spring. Interment will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, P.O. Box 7291, Lewiston, ME 04243-7291. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home. CAUX — […]
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Area notices
Auburn Suburn baseball and softball registration Live registration events Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Little cafeteria Sunday, March 8,10 a.m. to 1 p.m, Edward Little cafeteria Wednesday, March 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Edward Little cafeteria Baseball and softball evaluations Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edward Little […]
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Minimal budget hike starting point for Auburn officials
AUBURN — Councilors said Monday they favored low property taxes and minimal increases in the city and school budgets in the coming year. City Councilors and School Committee members put off talking about the budget details and planned capital items wish lists until their March 23 joint workshop meeting. At Monday night’s workshop meeting, scheduled […]
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Class D West boys’ semifinal: Forest Hills routs Seacoast Christian
AUGUSTA — Brandon Ouellette of Forest Hills set the Class D West boys’ basketball tournament record with eight 3-pointers Wednesday. The scary sidebars: Ouellette attempted at least twice that many, and coach Anthony Amero thought he could have cashed in four or five more, with a little help. “If we could have gotten a couple […]
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Ice Fest volunteers get free ticket LEWISTON — A few more volunteers are needed to assist LA Arts with the Ice Fest this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. There are both indoor and outdoor activities, including live music, food and drink, ice sculptures and more. Volunteers get […]
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Franklin County commissioners get update on jail progress
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners agreed Tuesday to enter into a new one-year contract with Maine Pretrial Services for $69,000. The agency has an office at the Franklin County Detention Center and has been providing services for several years. The contract is effective July 1. Commissioners also learned about upgrades and modifications at the jail, and […]