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Five running for 2 at-large seats on Auburn council

AUBURN — Candidates for the city’s two at-large seats have a wide range of opinions about what’s best for the city. “If you like things the way they are, don’t bother voting for me,” candidate Robert Sevigny said. “If I get elected, everything is on the table. Everything: restructuring city departments, renegotiating all the city […]

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Barkley H. Goodrich

1923 – 2013 PORTLAND — Barkley H. Goodrich of Falmouth passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Portland. Barkley was born on Dec. 28, 1923, in Lewiston to Dr. Lynn and Lera Bearce Goodrich. He graduated from Edward Little High School, Auburn, as senior class president and from the University of Maine at Orono in […]

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Alice ‘Marie’ Sparks

1929 – 2013 AUBURN — Alice “Marie” Adam Sparks, 84, formerly of Hillcrest Street, Gardiner, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, at Clover Health Care in Auburn. She was born in Houlton on Jan. 3, 1929, a daughter of Olen and Alice Stewart Adams. Marie was a graduate of Gardiner High School, Class of 1946. On […]

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Linda D. Allen

1948 – 2013 LEWISTON — Linda D. Allen, 65, of Auburn, died unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born in Lewiston on May 29, 1948, the daughter of Rudolph and Katherine (Scott) Allen; and her stepmother, Dorothy Allen and had been a resident of this community all of […]

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Dr. John H. Gould

1934 – 2013 AUBURN — Dr. John H. Gould of Turner passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, at Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice in Auburn. Dr. Gould was born in Portland on Sept. 10, 1934, the first child of Eleanor (Webster) Gould and Richard Gould. He grew up in both Cape Elizabeth […]

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Alice A. Couturier

1940 – 2013 AUBURN — Alice A. Couturier, 73, a longtime resident of Auburn, began her heavenly journey on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4:30 p.m., after a brief illness, while surrounded by family in her home. She was born on Aug. 14, 1940, to Maurice G. Jutras and Anita L. Rouleau at 72 Webber Ave. […]

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Betty M. Ferguson

1934 – 2013 AUBURN — Betty M. Ferguson, 79, a lifelong resident of Rangeley, died early Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, with her daughter by her side. She was born on May 1, 1934, in Rangeley, a daughter of, Edwin and Velma (Tomlinson) Myshrall. In 1949 Betty married William […]

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Auburn Fire Department open house is Oct. 19

AUBURN — The Auburn Fire Department will hold a free open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Central Station, 550 Minot Ave. The open house is aimed at teaching families fire safety and prevention practices. It commemorates October’s National Fire Safety Month. Participants will receive safety tips such as “stop, drop […]

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Harvest ham supper Oct. 18 AUBURN — A harvest ham supper, including all homemade desserts, will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at American Legion Post 31, 426 Washington St. Cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children under 12. The public is welcome. Walk to Remember for baby loss LEWISTON […]

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CMCC wins big grant to offer advanced machinery courses

AUBURN — Central Maine Community College has been awarded a major grant of $900,000 from the National Science Foundation, Dean of Public Affairs Roger Philippon said. The three-year Regional Advanced Machining Partnership grant will pay for the college to develop a new advanced machining program to address the pressing needs for highly skilled advanced machining […]