AUBURN — Education arose as one of the most important issues for Auburn residents at a community discussion Tuesday night, both as the right thing to do for students and as a way to encourage economic growth. “I would like to see Auburn be an education center of excellence to attract people to Auburn,” Fern […]
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Henry DiSotto Jr.
1930 – 2013 AUBURN — Henry DiSotto Jr. 83, a resident of Old Jay Hill Road, Jay, died peacefully, Monday, Sep. 16, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born April 5, 1930, in Livermore Falls, the son of Henry DiSotto Sr. and Elvezia (Lucarelli) DiSotto. […]
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Literary Union invites public to ‘meet and greet’
AUBURN — The Woman’s Literary Union of Androscoggin County will begin its 2013-14 year with a “Meet and Greet” for current and prospective members to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the historic Horatio and Ella Foss House, 19 Elm St. A light luncheon will be served. WLU members […]
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Antiques appraiser to discuss business for historical society
AUBURN — Daniel Buck Soules will be the speaker at a meeting of the Androscoggin Historical Society at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the society’s headquarters on the third floor of the County Building, 2 Turner St. He will discuss the antiques appraisal business and how he works with people who want to learn […]
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City looks at phased openings for ice arena
AUBURN — The city’s two-rink ice arena is on track to be ready for some skating by November, according to Ice Arena Manager Joshua MacDonald. MacDonald told councilors he was expecting a soft opening with one ice surface in November, the second in December and a grand opening with public skating early next year. “We […]
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Parking rules pass first City Council vote
AUBURN — A plan to increase parking fees and shift uses at some city lots passed its first hurdle Monday. Councilors voted unanimously Monday to approve changes to the city’s parking management plan. The ordinance would increase monthly parking permits downtown from $35 to $45 and put the Auburn Police Department in charge of managing […]
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Auburn council considers formal firearms committee
AUBURN — A group tasked with monitoring the city’s firearms discharge zone could become a formal city committee, according to police Chief Phil Crowell. Crowell briefed councilors on proposed changes to the city’s firearms discharge committee Monday. “Basically, they are just called upon when needed, currently,” Crowell said. “The mayor asked, through the council, that […]
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Latin American lectures begin LEWISTON — Davíd Carrasco, a Mexican American historian of religions, offers the inaugural lecture in Bates College’s Latin American studies program at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in the Keck Classroom, Room G52 in Pettengill Hall, 4 Andrews Road (Alumni Walk). Titled “Origins, Cities and Crossroads: Latin American Studies Through the […]
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First Auburn Seniors to meet Wednesday
AUBURN — The next meeting of First Auburn Seniors will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Hasty Community Center. President Sue Patneaude will conduct the meeting. Bring utensils and cups for a KFC dinner. Bingo will follow lunch. Members who have not paid their dues are asked to do so. Attendance for […]
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Annual run honors Bob Boucher
AUBURN — Nearly 300 runners and walkers took part in Sunday morning’s seventh annual Bob Boucher Memorial 5k Run/Walk at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn. A longtime teacher, coach and athletic director at Saint Dominic Academy, Bob Boucher dedicated his professional life to teaching students the importance of character and fair play. In an effort […]