AUBURN — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is accepting registrations for people and their canine friends to Strutt your Mutt or run in the Dash for Dogs 5K during their 17th annual Pet Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Auburn Petco from 8 a.m. to noon. The festival will begin with the 5K run […]
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John M. Lelansky
1955 – 2013 TURNER — “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Browning’s words lend to the individuality of the human spirit and the unique trails we get to hike along life’s journey. On Sunday, Aug. 25, Jesus lit […]
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Police log
Charges Auburn * Robert Ernest Goding, 47, of 410 Turner St., violating conditions of release, 5:56 p.m. Tuesday at 121 Hampshire St. * Jason Garrett King, 33, of 236 Main St., domestic reckless conduct, criminal trespass, 9:19 p.m. Tuesday at that address. * Brian Scott Day, 33, of 21 Aca Drive, Turner, failure to register […]
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Parishioners say goodbye to Auburn’s St. Louis Church
AUBURN — More than 400 people — some weeping openly — filled St. Louis Church on Thursday for the 95-year-old landmark’s final Mass. “I can’t even imagine New Auburn without St. Louis,” said Shirley Madore of Lewiston. She grew up across the street and never imagined that the grand brick building or its columned and […]
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Auburn police arrest 3 oil train protestors
AUBURN — The way Jessie Dowling sees it, getting arrested is the very least she can do. “We need to put our bodies on the line,” the 32-year-old Unity woman said, just before being led into a police van for the short ride to jail. “We don’t want another Lac-Megantic.” And there, in one simple […]
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Crude oil low on fire chief’s danger list
The rail line through Lewiston and Auburn is one of three routes regularly used by Pan Am Railways to move crude. Last year, when it became clear that rail companies were preparing to ship crude oil through Maine, state officials started reviewing spill response strategies, according to a report in the Bangor Daily News. Pan […]
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Franklin H. Violette
1933 – 2013 SUMNER — Franklin H. Violette, 80, died his way on Sunday, Aug. 25, at home with his kids caring for him, supporting him and holding his hand. His body gave out, but his mind was still as sharp as a tack. Frank lived a full life. He was born in Norwich, Conn., […]
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Central Maine Detachment AUBURN — The Central Maine Detachment 810 will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the American Legion Post 31, Washington Street. All FMF corpsmen are welcome to be part of the detachment. Church bake sale, bottle drive HEBRON — The Hebron Community Baptist Church will host a […]
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Maintenance issues sideline seven Citylink buses
AUBURN — Maintenance issues and problems getting parts have sidelined seven of Citylink’s 10 purple buses, according to Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee officials. Transit Coordinator Marsha Bennett said the buses were taken out of service for issues ranging from delays in getting parts to regular maintenance. “There are a lot of factors,” Bennett said. “There’s probably […]