AUBURN — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn has three events planned for the month of September. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9, will find the club having a Centennial Walk. The YMCA’s new Outdoor Learning and Education Center (OLEC) will be the site for birdwatching on Wednesday, Sept. 19. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, there […]
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Richard O. Devost
AUBURN — Richard O. Devost, 67, of Lewiston died Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice in Auburn. Born in Lewiston on May 12, 1951, he was the son of Ovide and Clarice Croteau Devost. Educated at local schools, he worked as an inspector at Philips Elmet for many years. […]
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New Edward Little High School: School committee approves site, ed specs report
AUBURN — The School Committee voted unanimously Wednesday night to support building a new Edward Little High School next to the old one, moving the the site selection process to voters for a straw poll Sept. 5. The site plan puts the new school next to the tennis courts. Students will remain at the high […]
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Auburn police resolve armed standoff on Second Street
AUBURN — Police surrounded a home Wednesday afternoon on Second Street during an armed standoff that lasted nearly an hour. Police were called to the house about 3:30 p.m. after receiving a report that a woman was inside with a handgun. More than a dozen officers surrounded the house, near the corner of Second and […]
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Auburn police say abduction-attempt rumors not true
AUBURN — Police are hoping to quell online rumors that there have been attempted child abductions in the city, including at the Auburn Walmart. In response to the rumors, the Auburn Police Department released a statement via Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday. The post, which began with “RUMOR CONTROL” displayed in all capital letters, reads: […]
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Police waiting for toxicology results in death of woman found floating in Auburn
AUBURN — The death of a New Gloucester woman whose body was found last month in The Basin of Lake Auburn remains under investigation, police said. The unclothed body of Jessica Gallant, 34, was found floating about 20 feet offshore on the morning of July 29 by two fishermen who called 911. The Office of […]
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Auburn police setting up OUI checkpoint within city
AUBURN – The Auburn Police Department will be conducting an OUI checkpoint during the week of Aug. 22. Auburn police are funding the stops with a 2018 Impaired Driving High Visibility Enforcement Grant From The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety. (AP file photo)
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The Puffers to play at Faith Baptist Church
AUBURN — Faith Baptist Church, 43 Washington St., presents the southern gospel group The Puffers. Bob and Darleen Puffer have been singing together for over 35 years, touring the United States and Canada. They play more than 16 instruments and incorporate them into their show of gospel, country, folk, traditional and comedy music. Joining them […]
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Helen C. Alden
LEWISTON — Helen C. Alden, 92, of Lewiston died Saturday, Aug. 18, at Russell Park Manor. She was born in Lewiston on Nov. 11, 1925, a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Chorzempa) Cholewa. She was educated in local schools and graduated from Lewiston High School. Helen married her true love, Gerald S. Alden, on […]
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Auburn mulls closing Chestnut Street for recreation
AUBURN — The city is considering closing Chestnut Street near the Auburn Police Activities League Center to increase safety and enhance the surrounding recreational fields. Instead of being used for cut-through traffic, the portion of Chestnut would become green space, likely used for PAL Center activities and an ice rink in the winter. Phil Crowell, […]