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Auburn closing in on name for new ice arena
AUBURN — The city is close to settling a deal for the naming rights to its new dual-rink ice arena for an estimated $500,000. General Manager Josh MacDonald said he expects to be able to announce a new name for the arena in early October. “We want to name it well before we open,” he […]
Jury ‘deadlocked’ in Lewiston stabbing trial; judge says they must agree
AUBURN — A jury of six men and six women will continue deliberations Monday in the case of accused stabber Raikuez Melchoirre. Despite receiving a note from the foreman later Friday afternoon that the group was “deadlocked,” Justice Carl Bradford refused to free the jurors, imploring them to find unanimity. “Whether the verdict is ‘guilty’ […]
Life Chain gathering is Oct. 6
LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Life Chain will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, on the sidewalks along both sides of the Longley Bridge. Local pro-lifers will quietly and fervently pray for an end to abortion. Every year hundreds of cities and towns across the U. S. and Canada minister the Life […]
Full Gospel Fellowship to have new location, new leadership
AUBURN — Full Gospel Fellowship will have their next bi-monthly meeting at their new location at the Fireside Inn & Suites, 1777 Washington St., Exit 75, Auburn, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. An all-you-can-eat continental breakfast buffet will be served for $10; children under 18 are free. Rev. Bertha Chasse-Jacqmin and Brother Ray Jacqmin […]
Silhouettes will be cut at Clover Health Care
AUBURN — On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 10:30 a.m., Maine silhouette artist Ruth Monsell of Artful Heirlooms will deliver a talk on the history of the silhouette, or cut paper portrait, followed by the cutting of as many freehand silhouettes as residents and their families, and the parents of Clover Preschool children, would like. They […]
Flag disposal event to coincide with Vietnam milestone
AUBURN — Unserviceable flags will be properly disposed on Sept. 26, in memory of Lt. Col. A. Peter Dewey, who was the first American casualty in Vietnam, killed on Sept. 26, 1945. Dewey’s body was not recovered, making him the first solider missing in action in Vietnam. His name does not appear on the Vietnam […]
Auburn man accused of burning dog
AUBURN — A local man was in jail Thursday, accused of assaulting his girlfriend and burning a dog with a cigarette. Robert Roy Rogers, 29, of 17 James St., is charged with domestic assault, obstructing the report of a crime and criminal cruelty to animals. Police were investigating a reported assault on Rogers’ girlfriend when […]
Citylink hires expert to inspect bus fleet, maintenance practices
LEWISTON — Transit officials will bring in a national expert to audit maintenance and safety standards for the Twin Cities’ Citylink bus system. Phil Nadeau, chairman of the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee, said the group has hired Carlsbad, Calif.-based bus maintenance consultant Halsey King to review the bus system’s records, inspect Citylink buses, review maintenance practices […]