AUBURN — After coming off of one of the longest budget debates in city history, City Manager Clinton Deschene said he’s jumping right back in. Deschene told a group of six residents Tuesday morning that he met with fire Chief Frank Roma on Monday to begin discussing the 2015 budget. “I met with one of […]
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Auburn VFW member receives appointment
AUBURN — National Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars John E. Hamilton announced the appointment of Arthur J. Roy, Past “All-American” State Commander. Roy, a Gold Legacy Life Member of Auburn VFW Post 1603 on 588 Minot Ave., will serve on the National VFW General Resolutions Committee. As a member of this committee he […]
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Auburn budgets, government topic of informational meeting
AUBURN — City Manager Clinton Deschene discussed the rationale behind the city’s budget and philosophies for managing municipal government at a public meeting Monday in Auburn Hall. “What Auburn really has to do is figure out what we want, commit to it and stick to it,” Deschene said at the first of two public meetings […]
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American Legion meeting July 9 LEWISTON — American Legion Post 210 will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Armory on Central Avenue. All interested parties and current members are welcome to join members as they prepare for the next year. Contact Post Adjutant Chris Rushton at 754-8014 with any questions or concerns. […]
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Elaine C. Cooper
AUBURN — Elaine C. Cooper, 74, passed away with her loving family by her side and was drawn into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday, July 5, after a long battle with cancer. Elaine was born in Lewiston, May 1, 1939, and resided in Auburn with her parents, Victor and Dora (Hobbs) Card. […]
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Auburn friends run with idea of helping children
Running to Moninda Marube and Dan Campbell is more than a sport. It’s more than a race, and it’s not just a lifestyle or a way to stay fit. To the Auburn roommates, it’s a way to change a person’s life. “My legs have brought me to where I am right now,” Marube, 34, a […]
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Turnpike authority looks for interest in providing bus service at Auburn exit
AUBURN — The Maine Turnpike Authority is looking for a few good buses. The agency has released an open letter to bus operators and other transportation companies to gauge interest in adding stops to Exit 75 here and the transportation center in Wells. Both exits have underutilized, MTA-owned property around the interchanges and residents have […]
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Dow Seniors to have annual cookout Wednesday
AUBURN — Robin Dow Senior Citizens will have their annual cookout at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Alden M. Gayton Post 31 American Legion, 426 Washington St. Members are invited to bring cups as coffee and doughnuts will be served. Lunch will be from Kentucky Fried Chicken. Bring cards and games to play. […]
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Spinning demo, herb workshop NEW GLOUCESTER —A demonstration and a workshop are planned for Saturday, July 13, at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Come see the R & R Spinners, a Maine group of hand-spinners, process fibers and show their traditional skills and creations at a free demonstration beginning at 10 a.m. A […]