AUBURN — The Auburn Democratic City Committee will meet from 7 t0 9 p.m. Tuesday at Auburn Hall. In addition to committee business, candidates for local office will give updates on their campaigns. All Auburn Democrats are urged to attend the meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Refreshments are served and visitors are […]
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Animal Tales: For boy with allergies, goats could not be better pets
Gabriel Munroe, 9, of Auburn plays recently with his goats in his backyard. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) AUBURN — When it became clear that Gabriel Munroe was deathly allergic to cats and dogs, he and his family were devastated. They found new homes for two dogs and three cats, but Gabriel, then 5, needed some kind […]
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Rein in the misguided dreams
There are 195 countries in the world. So, which country does Auburn’s city manager, economic development manager and mayor decide upon as the most meaningful place to promote Auburn’s “business friendly” environment? The answer to that question is: China. Yes, the very same China that President Donald Trump is choosing to impose massive economic sanctions […]
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50th anniversary of St. Philip's Church Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Roger Bouffard, left, greets fellow parishioner Jon Whitmore during the sign of peace exchange at St. Philip’s Church Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish 50th Anniversary Mass on Saturday in Auburn. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) The Rev. Robert Lariviere, right, leads the “Sending Forth” hymn at the end of the 50th Anniversary Mass at St. Philip’s Church […]
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Paving the way for a new business
Walter Humphrey ties off caution tape on fencing around the newly paved lot at Minot Avenue and High Street in Auburn on Thursday afternoon. Humphrey is the general contractor for business owner John Vallieres, who has owned the property for the past five years and has city approval to open a small, car dealership by […]
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Dale Carleton
LEWISTON — Dale passed in peace early Monday morning, Sept. 17, while surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born Nov. 3, 1936, to Mildred and J. Alton Carleton, and is survived by his lifelong partner and true love, Ruthie Burns; his daughter, Barbara M. Boulet, and husband, Roland; his grandchildren, Lisa Hubbard and husband, Paul, […]
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Lawrence E. Rinck
AUBURN — Lawrence E. Rinck, 97, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 3, 1921, the eldest son of William and Gayla (Kraus) Rinck. Larry grew up in Cincinnati through the Great Depression, graduating from Elder High School and Xavier University, where he was editor of […]
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Lewiston-Auburn's oldest church undergoes repairs
The task of repairing the steeple, bell and bell housing on Lewiston-Auburn’s oldest church began Wednesday morning with removal of the spire. “It is a beautiful old church and it deserves to be repaired and saved,” said Bill Hiss, moderator of the West Auburn Congregational Church at 811 West Auburn Road, as workmen lowered the spire […]
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Bangor Savings Bank coming to Auburn
The three-story apartment building at 170 Turner St. in Auburn will be torn down to make way for a Bangor Savings Bank branch office. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Bangor Savings Bank will build a new branch office on Turner Street with a scheduled opening of fall 2019. The company purchased the three-story apartment building […]
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Auburn strategic planning a go
AUBURN — A six-month strategic planning effort to help guide the work of city officials will begin next month, but only after the City Council gives a nod of approval to a series of committee appointments. The council Monday voted unanimously to approve the planning effort, but the vote came weeks after its initial framework […]