LEWISTON — The Great Falls Balloon Festival ended Sunday with nine balloons floating off into the sunset after what was described as a “record year” by one official. “It was amazing,” festival Marketing Director Christina Noonan said. The weather cooperated, she said. “We haven’t been able to launch six out of six launch windows in […]
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Video: Sunday morning another success at Great Falls Balloon Festival
See more stunning photos and watch video of the launches Video from Sunday morning’s launch
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Community College offering phlebotomist course
AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer Introduction to Phlebotomy from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 12 to Oct. 31. The cost of $475 includes materials and book. A combination of lecture, lab and hands-on practical experience, the course will allow students to develop the skills […]
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Workshop to offer steps for grant-writing
AUBURN — The Corporate and Community Services Department at Central Maine Community College will offer a grant writing workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Sept. 18 to Oct. 2. Cost of the program is $149 and includes materials. The workshop is an introduction to preparing proposals for funding nonprofits. It is geared for beginners […]
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Liane A. Fortin
1927-2013 AUBURN — Liane Alice Demers Fortin, 85, of Auburn passed away Thursday Aug. 14. She was born Dec. 6, 1927, in Auburn, the daughter of Ludger and Cesarie (Gagne) Demers. She was employed for many years by Loan Shoe Company, Bon-Ann Footwear and other local shoe manufacturers. In September 2001, she married Edward B. […]
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Up, up and away! Another successful morning launch Satuday
Stories, photos & videos of this year’s balloon festival
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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 […]