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Tens of thousands turn out for food, fun, friends at festival
LEWISTON — Tens of thousands of people turned out for the Great Falls Balloon Festival Friday evening, but not just for the balloons. “The excitement, the food,” said Rita Dick of Auburn, as the smell of fried dough and sausages wafted over to the shady spot she shared with her in-laws. “We’ve been eating since […]
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Roger’s Haircutters hires two
AUBURN — Roger’s Haircutters of 94 Main St. has hired two new stylists. Jennifer Wentzheimer is a former instructor at Capilo’s Institute with five years of experience. She specializes in cutting, foils and hair extensions. Maritza Teruel is also joining the Roger’s team. She specializes in color, cutting and foils.
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Police recover goods stolen from storage units
LEWISTON — The boxes just kept coming and coming. Boxes stuffed with G.I. Joes, Barbie dolls and other old toys still inside their original boxes. These are collectors items and Glenn Davis never expected to see them again. “I’m pretty happy,” the Sabattus man said. Davis and his wife, Jacqueline, were at the Lewiston police […]
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Auburn native opens Top It Frozen Yogurt downtown
AUBURN — A fateful snack during a Wisconsin vacation in the dead of winter set Corrie Bernatchez’s new business on its way. Yo Mama! was cool. And it was delicious. She decided that night to open her own frozen yogurt shop. “I loved the atmosphere, I loved the self-serve aspect,” said Bernatchez, 22. “I’m laying […]
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Jail guard sues Androscoggin County, sheriff
AUBURN – A jail guard is suing Androscoggin County and its sheriff for what he claims was an unfair suspension following a use of force incident at the jail last year. Corrections Officer Shane Thomas has filed a suit claiming that as a result of the suspension, he continues to suffer professional and personal injuries, […]
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Albert L. Lagueux
1929 – 2013 AUBURN — Albert L. Lagueux, 83, of Sabattus, died at Clover Manor in Auburn. He was born on Dec. 19, 1929, in Lewiston. Albert worked for Hudson Bus line for many years, driving a school bus. Later, he worked for the town of Sabattus, doing different jobs until he retired 18 years […]
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Paul R. Therriault
1967 – 2013 LEWISTON — Paul R. Therriault, 46, of Turner St., Auburn, died Monday, Aug. 12, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center following a long Illness. He was born in Lewiston on April 6, 1967, the son of Robert and Monique (Bernier) Therriault. He attended schools in Lewiston and had worked for many years […]
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Anonymous donor gives $75,000 to St. Dominic Academy
AUBURN — An anonymous $75,000 gift to St. Dominic Academy could help bolster the school’s music program or pay for student scholarships. In a written statement, Principal Donald Fournier said the donor was not a grandparent or parent of any past or present Saint Dominic Academy student, nor was the donor a former student. “The donor believes […]