AUBURN — The Penley Corner Church, located on Riverside Drive, will be open to the public at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, for its annual all-faiths service. Rev. Stephen Hanson graduated from New Brunswick Bible Institute, Victoria Corner, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1978. He pastored various churches in Maine and New Hampshire, retiring in 2007. […]
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Auburn residents start process for November ballot
AUBURN — Candidates began working to get their names on November’s municipal ballot Monday. So far, eight people have taken out nominating petitions, and no seat has more than one candidate. Would-be candidates have until Aug. 22 to return petitions to the City Clerk’s office. Nomination papers are available at the City Clerk’s office in […]
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Auburn schools hire private bus company
AUBURN — The vote was unanimous. Northeast Charter will take over the task of driving kids to and from Auburn schools. “It’s sad,” said Debra Therriault, a bus driver for 13 years. “I feel like I could cry, only I’m too mad.” “I feel like I’m out of a job,” said Bonnie Hersey, who drives […]
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Pair indicted in Lewiston fires
AUBURN — Two Lewiston men were formally charged Wednesday with starting a fire that burned through three buildings at the tail-end of an April-May arson spree. Bryan Wood, 23, of 131 Bartlett St. and Brian Morin, 30, of 35 Jefferson St., were indicted by a grand jury on three counts each of arson. The men […]
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Auburn gets early start on 2015 budget
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. […]