LEWISTON — Advance tickets are now on sale for Museum L-A’s second annual Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. This year’s Faire promises to be even bigger than the inaugural event, which drew more than 750 people of all ages to Museum L-A in the Bates Mill. “We’re looking […]
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Two receive Dick Lacourse Memorial Scholarships
LEWISTON — The Dick Lacourse Memorial Scholarship Fund recently awarded a $250 scholarship to Mt. Blue High School graduate Samantha Ann Mochamer and to Lewiston High School graduate Brianna Michele Lajoie. Samantha is the daughter of Bruce and Denise Lajoie Mochamer of Farmington. Brianna is the daughter of John and Nicole Lajoie. Both are the […]
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Movie night in Auburn Aug. 9
AUBURN —The Auburn Parks & Recreation Department will present the second annual Pat’s Pizza Box Car Drive-In and Movie Night 2013 at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at Pettengill Park, upper softball field. Enjoy a movie under the stars and on the big screen. Children are invited to create and bring their own home-made […]
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Military notes
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air National Guard Airman Ryan M. Bernier graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four […]
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Eva C. Shea
AUBURN — Eva C. Shea, 99, formerly of Great Falls Plaza passed away on July 24, at Bolster Heights Nursing Facility, where she had resided for many years. She was born in Oakwood, N.D., May 13, 1914, the daughter of Nelson and Marie (Sampson) Leblanc and at the age of 3 her family moved to […]
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Auburn camp hones robot skills
LEWISTON — Gavin Therriault and Ben Lasselle spent three days building their little robot and training it to navigate a maze — and they couldn’t wait to tear it apart. The pair’s Lego robot continually got hung up crossing from an open spot in the middle of the maze to a piece of black guide […]
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60th anniversary of the Korean War to be marked on July 27
There will be exhibits and information tables from Vet Center mobile, Maine Veteran Homes, VA Clinic, United Ambulance, American Legion, Amvets, Disabled American Veterans, Franco American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and L & A Veterans Council. Forms will be available for anyone who would like to place a name on the next stone, as […]
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Auburn ballot filling up with a month left
AUBURN — With a month left for candidates to collect signatures and guarantee their spots on November’s municipal ballot, the city is still looking for Ward 1 and 3 council candidates. So far, 17 people have taken out papers for seats on the City Council and School Committee. That includes the five City Council ward […]