AUBURN — Heathco’s Pizza and Variety played unexpected host to a crew from the History Channel show “American Pickers.” “They ran out of gas in our parking lot,” Kelsey Philbrick of Auburn said. Philbrick was working in the kitchen when the truck belonging to the subject of an upcoming episode ran out of gas and […]
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Forecast calls for steady heat, humidity through Friday
Meteorologist Chris Kimble from the National Weather Service office in Gray said Central Maine could expect temperatures in the low 90s through Wednesday, with a cooler temperatures expected Saturday. “We have a cold front expected,” he said. “It should be hot or warm through the end of the week, then the cold front moves through […]
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B. Peterson: Auburn needs common sense
Three cheers for Moe Galarneau (“Auburn’s wasted money,” July 7) for telling it like it is in his letter to the editor. I could not agree more. If only the powers that be had his common sense, Auburn would be in a better place. The city’s priority should lie in providing an accredited high school […]
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Murielle L. Longtin
1929 – 2013 AUBURN — Murielle L. Longtin, 84, died July 14, at Clover Manor, where she resided for the past year. She was born June 25, 1929, in Brunswick, The daughter of the late Emile and Marguerite (Devin) Bergeron. She worked in various roles in life, although she excelled as a seamstress, where she […]
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Climate Riders to visit library AUBURN — Are you interested in learning more about the effects of climate change on Maine’s environment? Want to meet other concerned community members? Come for a discussion of the various challenges and opportunities in the responsible transition from oil, natural gas and coal to renewable energy at the Auburn […]
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Outlet water quality staying below safe levels, tests show
AUBURN — The city’s outlet beach may not open for swimming at all this year because of poor water quality test results. City Manager Clinton Deschene said the water in the swimming pond failed tests for coliform bacteria four of the seven times the water was tested this month. Since Memorial Day, the water has […]
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Survey seeks Twin Cities opinions of National Guard
AUBURN — The group studying how to balance recreational uses at Mt. Apatite Park with the Maine National Guard’s Auburn training site is asking for residents’ opinions about the guard and its soldiers. The 24-question survey asks opinions about the Guard, its facilities and what the soldiers do there. It also asks about interactions with […]
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Lewiston studying ordinance; Auburn says panhandling not allowed
Police have seen a few instances of individuals panhandling near the Auburn Walmart and in front of the Lewiston post office downtown. “I wouldn’t say we don’t have panhandling here. We do get complaints,” Lewiston Chief Michael Bussiere said, mentioning the elderly being targeted at the post office. “But Portland has a way bigger problem.” […]