1924 -2013 AUBURN — Antonio “Tony” J. Grondin, 89, a former resident of Jay, died Saturday, Aug. 10, at Clover Manor Health Care, where he had resided for the past two years. He was born March 30, 1924, in Livermore Falls, the son of Joseph and Florida (Chouinard) Grondin. He attended school in Livermore Falls. […]
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Robin Dow Seniors to meet Wednesday
AUBURN — Robin Dow Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Alden M. Gayton Post 31 American Legion, 426 Washington St. New members are welcome. The board of directors will meet at 10 a.m. Bingo will be played following the meeting and a bag lunch. There will be a raffle […]
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Free healthy eating class LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free healthy eating class for anyone interested in learning more about nutritious food. Feast from the Farm Market will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St. This […]
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Success story: From homeless to apartment with job
LEWISTON — Five months ago, Tanya Caron was unemployed and homeless, spending her nights at Hope Haven Gospel Mission. Today, she has an apartment and works delivering Sun Journal newspapers seven days a week. Delivering papers doesn’t pay a lot, about a $1 per house per week plus tips. “But it’s a start,” Caron said. […]
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Josiah Little
AUBURN — A caption in the Sights Unseen column on Page B8 on Sunday, Aug. 4, should have said Josiah Little, shown in a portrait, at one time owned much of Lewiston after buying most of the shares of the Pejepscot Proprietors. He also was the father of Edward Little and was not the 39th […]
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Surprise over tax hike shows public’s apathy
It’s said that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. But vigilance is impossible unless people make an honest effort to stay informed. We were prepared to deliver a stern rebuke to the uninformed and apathetic this morning, but that would be pointless. That you are reading a newspaper likely shows you are an informed, […]
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Local high school students win Saint Michael’s College Book Award
COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local high school students were awarded the 2013 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience. Andrew Boucher of Byron, a student at Lincoln Academy. Alyssa Brands of Bryant Pond, a student at Telstar Regional High School. Patrick Buzza of Auburn, a student at Edward Little […]