AUBURN — A dog rescued from a hole in the ice on Taylor Pond early Tuesday morning was resuscitated by firefighters, one of whom also fell through the ice. The large dog that resembled a Rottweiler had wandered onto the pond shortly after 2 a.m., fire Chief Frank Roma said. The dog fell through a […]
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Snowmakers are a special breed
It takes a special breed to be a snowmaker. It’s not for the faint of heart, or for somebody who can’t take being exposed to the harsh winter elements for hours at a time, often in the middle of the night. While skiers and snowboarders sleep, snow farmers create a man-made blanket of “corduroy” to […]
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Change, adaptation themes of Auburn inaugural
AUBURN — Mayor Jonathan LaBonte admitted Monday night that his enthusiasm for his city can come across as aggressive at times. “I would agree, I will assert again tonight that until the culture of low expectations and limited opportunity is broken here, I will continue to fight,” LaBonte said in his inaugural address in the […]
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YWCA offers drop-in child care LEWISTON — Do you have holiday shopping to do, but can’t find a time to do it without your child(ren)? The YWCA of Central Maine is offering drop-in care so that parents may shop, run errands or go to appointments knowing that their child will be safe and happy. Children […]
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Nominations sought for Auburn park
AUBURN — The city of Auburn is accepting nominations to name the baseball field at Pettengill Park. The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6. Nomination applications are available at the city clerk’s office at Auburn Hall, or at www.auburnmaine.gov. All nominations must be submitted to the city clerk. For more information, contact […]
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Sex offender notification
Sex offender notification The following person meets Auburn Police Department’s policy on community notification. Offender’s name: Dean Stubbs Age: 63 Street address: 1788 Minot Ave., Auburn Conviction: Two counts, gross sexual misconduct Convicted: 1987 Record location: Penobscot County Superior Court Registrant type: Lifetime registrant Offender’s name: Jason Hursty Age: 42 Street address: 98 Monroe St., […]
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Gingerbread houses, flash mob at the Auburn Public Library
Visitors to the Auburn Public Library Saturday morning were treated to an unexpected “flash mob” as members of the Auburn Chorale came out between the stacks of books singing Christmas carols. Many who were coming and going to one of the two gingerbread house workshops were treated to the sounds of the holidays.
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Hornets buzz past Blazers
“I like the way we finished in the third period,” Leavitt head coach Joe Hutchinson said. “I wasn’t too happy with the first period, I thought we were out flat. We didn’t have an determination of will in that first period.” It was a tough start for the Hornets as Westbrook scored on the first […]
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Students help with meal at Court Street Baptist Church
AUBURN — During the school year, Court Street Baptist Church features a gathering meal at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. On Nov. 6, culinary arts freshmen from Central Maine Community College helped prepare the toss salad and learned the fine art of bread making from Hester Gilpatric. Ten loaves of French bread are needed for the […]