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 […]
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Council, school committee nominations open for Twin Cities
LEWISTON — Election season kicks off July 8 in the Twin Cities. Nominating petitions and papers for people seeking city office in the Nov. 5 election become available Monday. In Auburn, papers are available at the City Clerk’s office in Auburn Hall. In, Lewiston, nominating petitions are available at the City Clerk’s office in City […]
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Local manufacturer prepares to unveil customizable iPad covers
AUBURN — A new product called “The Flipside” is coming, and its creators say it will put a whole new twist on personal expression for Apple iPad users. Adaptive Designs, Inc. (ADI) is a spin-off enterprise of Refurb Supplies at 225 First Flight Drive. That’s also the base for development, marketing and online merchandising for […]
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D. Smith: Recycling saves money
Even though the recycling program has been reinstated in Auburn, anyone who thinks the city can save money by eliminating curbside recycling should think again. Every pound of trash a community sends to a landfill costs that community a tipping fee. I would like to know if the city council calculated what the cost would […]
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M. Galarneau: Auburn’s wasted money
Not too many years ago, there was a third lane on Court Street in Auburn, across from City Hall. Then it was gone. Someone in city administration decided it wasn’t needed. I am not a Rhodes scholar. I don’t have an engineering degree. Hell, I don’t even have a degree but, back then, I think […]
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Officers elected, awards presented at state Elks convention
SOUTH PORTLAND – The 84th annual Maine Elks Association convention was held May 3-5 where new officers were elected and awards were presented to individual lodges, members and student contest winners. Dwayne Guy of the Rockland Lodge will serve as state president for the next year. One of the highlights of the convention was the […]