The Catholic Charities SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) program in Auburn is in need of volunteers to support isolated seniors in Franklin and Oxford County areas. A difference can be made by investing a few hours a week to an isolated senior through providing a friendly visit, a ride to the grocery […]
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Auburn library announces Read ME 2022 Program kickoff
AUBURN — Maine Calling, a live, call-in radio program, is scheduled to host the Maine Humanities Read ME 2022 Program kickoff at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, on Maine Public Radio, according to a news release from Auburn Public Library. The library has chosen the non-fiction selection, “Sigh, Gone: A Misfits Memoir of Great Books, […]
Lisbon man denied bail after jail escape
David R. Mockler appeared in court Thursday by videoconference from his hospital bed where he’s being treated for two broken feet after jumping from the Androscoggin County Jail roof on Monday.
Photo Album: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Auburn Middle School
Co-directors 20th show over the past 10 years starts June 1.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute grants degrees to local students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students were awarded bachelor’s degrees May 14 at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 153rd commencement. Lia Davis of New Gloucester majored in computer science. Benjamin English of Poland majored in aerospace engineering. Julia Milks of Auburn majored in biology and biotechnology. Devon Poisson of Sabattus majored in electrical and computer engineering. […]
Nominations open for 2nd Androscoggin Co. youth food awards
This summer, the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn plans to celebrate the organization’s 10th anniversary and host the second annual Youth Food Charter Champion Awards. Five outstanding youth (individuals and/or groups) will be recognized for taking initiative to grow a healthy local food system from farm-to-fork, according to a news release from the council. Those […]
Police investigate stabbing at Auburn homeless encampment
Wounded man treated at a local hospital and released.
Lewiston, Auburn to host Memorial Day Parade and ceremony Saturday
U.S. Sen. Angus King will be the featured speaker at Veterans Memorial Park, and the ceremony will include a wreath laying by the Royal Canadian Legion.
Auburn superintendent seeks ‘safe learning environments’ for students
The superintendent of Auburn schools, Cornelia Brown, issued the following letter Wednesday to families, friends and staff in reaction to worries in the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday: “The recent horrific events at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, have shaken us all and I find them difficult to […]
Androscoggin County Sheriff still plans to move into Center Street site
The sheriff is hopeful that issues with the city can be sorted out so his staff can clear out of their current location inside the crumbling, 165-year-old building on Turner Street.