MONDAY, Nov. 18 LEWISTON — School Committee, regular meeting, 6:45 p.m., downtown Dingley Building, Lewiston School Department. AUBURN — City Council workshop and regular meeting in Auburn Hall. Workshop is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., and topics include the future of Ingersoll Arena and amendments to TIF districts. Regular meeting is scheduled to big […]
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State favors incinerators in post-MERC waste disposal decision
AUGUSTA — Trash once meant for Biddeford’s incinerator should still be burned, according to a draft decision issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday. The draft decision upholds a long-standing policy that determines how household solid waste should be handled, favoring burning trash over putting it in landfills. It does not mandate […]
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Eagle Scout completes labyrinth for church
AUBURN — Eagle Scout candidate Patrick Buzza constructed a labyrinth in a wooded area at the rear of the Auburn United Methodist Church as part of his Eagle Scout quest. In order to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the candidate must plan, develop and lead a service project for a community, school or religious […]
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Lake Auburn Half, 5K and Bike Tour draws record numbers, despite the weather
AUBURN — Close to 800 people took to the route around Lake Auburn to participate in the Lake Auburn Half, 5K and Bike Tour (LAHM) on Sept. 8. One hundred seventy-three of the participants were children taking part in the kids’ run. It was a challenging and fun way to support the community. Though a […]
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Anti-fraud hotline launched by U.S. Senate
A lonely woman meets a man online and sends him large chunks of money before realizing the fellow is not who he claims to be. An elderly man passes along financial information after a late-night caller reports that his grandson is in trouble in Canada. A widow sends money to a man who contacted her […]
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Central Maine Heart Walk raises more than $115,000
AUBURN — The 15th annual Central Maine Heart Walk took place on Sept. 15 in Lewiston/Auburn and Rumford to benefit the life-saving research and education of the American Heart Association. The AHA’s largest event in Central Maine, the flagship walk in Lewiston/Auburn drew approximately 1500 walkers who together raised more than $115,000. Paul Smith, a […]
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Early-morning fire damages Auburn home
AUBURN — An early-morning fire damaged a home at 17 Pond Crest Lane on Thursday. Firefighters arrived at the home around 5:30 a.m. and spotted fire coming from the bedroom window on the second floor, Auburn Fire Department Battalion Chief Dean Milligan said. The fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes. “Fire damage was limited […]
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Derosier volunteers for Maine Area Home School Project
LEWISTON — Lydia Derosier of Sabattus has recently undertaken a Brethren Volunteer Service assignment with Maine Area Home School Project. Maine Area Home School Project provides a Christian education to Brethren families and others who desire an education in an atmosphere of high moral values based on the Word of God. The mission seeks to […]