AUBURN — The descendants of Ernest Houle and Lydia Bussiere Houle celebrated their 25th annual Houle Family Reunion this year at cousin Diane Houle and her husband Al Cates’ home in Auburn on July 28. This tradition began with Diane’s parents, Roland and Therese Houle, who held the first reunion at their home on Stevens […]
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Phillips Academy honor roll
ANDOVER, Mass. — Collum E. Freedman of Auburn, a member of the Class of 2013, has been named to the honor roll at Phillips Academy for the spring term. To be named to the honor roll, students must maintain at least a 5-point grade average on a 6-point scale. Phillips Academy, also known as Andover, […]
Auburn Adult Ed announces fall courses
AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education is taking registration for fall courses. Below is a sample of some of the offerings. The full list can be found in the brochure or at www.auburn.maineadulted.org. Computer Basics: Overwhelmed by a computer? Need to improve your computer skills? Skills taught include, but are not limited to, mouse […]
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Auburn Seniors lobster feed AUBURN — Those purchasing tickets for the New Auburn Seniors lobster feed on Sept. 18 may pick them up on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at St. Louis Church. Members may call Virginia Levasseur at 783-0273. Color Me Rad 5K is Saturday BRUNSWICK — Color Me Rad 5K Maine will begin at 9 […]
Winkle-Morrow and Thallander to perform at morning service, evening concert
AUBURN — The Sunday, Aug. 24, worship service at 9:45 a.m. at the Court Street Baptist Church will feature the playing of the service and special music by guest musicians Glenda Winkle-Morrow and Mark Thallander. Winkle-Morrow, who will play the Mason Hamlin grand piano, is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and music teacher from Missouri […]
Auburn mayor convenes group to help study solid waste, recycling options
AUBURN — With negotiations for a new solid waste and recycling contract looming, Mayor Jonathan LaBonte is hoping to form a new solid waste study group. “Having a citizens committee charged with playing an active role would be the best way to keep residents informed and engaged,” LaBonte said. LaBonte said the seven-member committee will […]
Stanton’s fall bird walk series announced
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston/Auburn has announced the fall schedule of guided bird walks. This season will mark the seventh year for the series. Last year, more than 40 people participated in one or more walks, and identified approximately 100 species of birds. The Wednesday walks are held in a variety of […]
Fun programs help Boys & Girls Clubs members reverse the ‘summer slide’
LEWISTON — Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine was chosen among 75 clubs nationwide to pilot a new program this summer by Boys & Girls Clubs of America called Brain Gain, a program to help prevent the summer learning loss that puts club kids at risk. Summer is a critical component of the Great […]