KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Michelle Leanne Luncsford graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on May 10. Michelle received her degree in sociology with a concentration in environmental issues and globalization. After graduation, she moved to the Washington D.C. Metro Area with her fiance, Christopher Doubet. Luncsford is the daughter of Samuel […]
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Yearly Penley service is July 14
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]