Barbara Hill tends to her garden on Hotel Road in Auburn on Tuesday afternoon. “The weather has been great for the flowers, but it also makes the weeds and grass grow too much,” Hill said. “It’s getting harder for me to keep up with it all. It’s not hard getting down to do the work, […]
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Auburn strategic planning questioned
AUBURN — A planning initiative spearheaded by city administration has come under fire by members of the public and city councilors, who have concerns over its transparency and design. Over the summer, city officials have been slowly rolling out a strategic planning process that, according to City Manager Peter Crichton, would allow the city to […]
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Ride for Suicide founder hopes 2nd year continues discussion
LEWISTON — With the second anniversary of his father’s death approaching, Nick Danforth decided last summer to organize the first Ride for Suicide in just four weeks. He says he felt depressed but inspired, thinking it might feel good to raise awareness around suicide and help someone else. A woman in her 50s saw him […]
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Canadian company ditches plans for large Auburn pot grow
AUBURN (AP) — A Canadian company has ditched plans to buy a marijuana-growing facility in Auburn, Maine. The Bangor Daily News reports that Vancouver-based C21 investments pulled the plug on the deal because of rules imposed by the Maine Legislature. But the newspaper said the property’s owner, Kevin Dean, is also linked to a federal […]
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Auburn's Chief Crowell showered with praise on final day
AUBURN — When Phil Crowell, the city’s longtime police chief, addressed a crowd gathered to honor his retirement Friday, he admitted he was emotional about leaving the department. He was minutes away from receiving his final retirement send off or “ride out,” saluted by others in law enforcement, and he knew it would be bittersweet. […]
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James Aaron Richards
PORTLAND — James “Jim” Aaron Richards, 44, of Auburn died Monday, Aug. 6, in Portland surrounded by the people who loved him. He was born Jan. 16, 1974, in Biddeford, the son of Kenneth and Gloria Mooners Richards. He was educated in local schools. He worked as a welder for Global Metal Fabrication. Jim enjoyed playing […]
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Mobile Deathcamp live at Sapphire
Strong Arm Concerts presents Mobile Deathcamp live at Sapphire Nightclub, 150 Center St., Auburn on Friday, Aug. 17. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and music starts at 8. There will be drink specials throughout the night and a limited number of special VIP bottle service tables are available through Sapphire Nightclub directly. The band is fronted by former […]
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The Buzz: Another new restaurant going into the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport
This week, the Buzz is in full denial about how close the ski season is. Let’s talk grits instead. Mike and Heather Greenlaw opened Mike’s Runway Diner on Aug. 1 at the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport, revamping the menu from barbecue-centric to diner comfort food. Mike, a garage door technician for 20 years, said he was […]
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CLT's 'Young Frankenstein' wraps up this weekend
AUBURN — The final performances of the Community Little Theatre (CLT) production of the musical comedy “Young Frankenstein” will be held this weekend, Aug. 16-19, at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center. While closely based on the 1974 film of the same name written by Brooks and Gene Wilder and directed by Brooks, the “Young […]
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Marcia A. Seger
AUBURN — Marcia A. Seger, 67, a resident of Hogan Road in Lewiston, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Hospice House, with her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Calais on Nov. 1, 1950, the daughter of Arnold and Alice (Stevens) McNelly. Marcia grew up in Auburn, and was […]