Sarah Marie A. Jette Debut author and Lewiston native Sarah Marie A. Jette will be signing copies of her new middle grade novel, “What the Wind Can Tell You,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Books-A-Million in the Auburn Mall, 550 Center St. “What the Wind Can Tell You” explores the world […]
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Countering 'I don't read' with 'You just haven't found the right book'
AUBURN — Donna Wallace is at the whim of teenagers, and she has taken up the challenge, dispensing good reads and Pop-Tarts from the second floor at the Auburn Public Library. “I have one boy who will say, ‘I don’t read,’ and I’m like, ‘You just haven’t found the right book yet,’” Wallace said. It’ll […]
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Auburn awaiting state action for marijuana decisions
AUBURN — After passing a six-month moratorium on medical marijuana caregiver storefronts last month, the city is allowing its six storefront operations to continue until new state laws are in place. The council June 18 unanimously passed a six-month moratorium on marijuana caregiver storefronts and social clubs — with an effective date of May 31. A week […]
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Liberty Festival lighting up Lewiston-Auburn
LEWISTON — The 22nd annual Liberty Festival will begin with flag ceremonies Tuesday and end with fireworks Wednesday. Beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street, volunteers will present a Salute to the American Flag and Retirement Ceremony. There will be events and speakers honoring veterans and providing a history of […]
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Rita M. Morin
AUBURN — Rita M. Morin, 83, of Auburn passed away at home Thursday, June 28, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Auburn on May 5, 1935, a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Rose (Therriault) Morissette. On Aug. 28, 1955, she married the love of her life, Henry Morin. She worked in the […]
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Take steps to ensure health, safety during hot spell
AUBURN — There will be no freedom from heat or humidity this week, including on Independence Day According to the National Weather Service, most of the week will see temperatures in the 90s, until things cool down Friday. Wednesday — July 4 — is expected to hit 92 degrees, with no rain. The heat and humidity have […]
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Fire prevention along Taylor Pond in Auburn
Hateya Levesque of the Maine Forest Service loads brush into a chipper along Taywood Road in Auburn on Friday. The Maine Forest Service picked up brush at five homes on Taylor Pond to reduce potential fuel for wildfires. Fire prevention specialist Kent Nelson, left, said brush around homes is a serious fire hazard. The service provides […]
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New Edward Little High School to be built on existing site
You can follow the progress of the new Edward Little High School project at auburnschl.edu/home/elhs-building-project. AUBURN — Come 2023, nobody should have trouble finding their way to the new Edward Little High School. Officials announced Friday that the new state-funded school will be constructed at the current location at 77 Harris St. “This is what our community […]
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St. Michael's Church Sunday school students recognized
Children who attended Sunday School at St. Michael’s Church in Auburn this year stand in front of the restored stained-glass window. From left, front, are Madison Parker and Harrison Ross; second row, James Robinson, Emma Frumiento, Emma Pettengill, Ellie Pettengill, Asher Mackenzie, Avery Mackenzie, Amelia Frumiento, Anna Frumiento and Gwendolyn Lacombe; and background, the Rev. Judson […]
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Cynthia "Cindy" Canterbury
AUBURN — Cynthia “Cindy” Canterbury, 65, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Rumford, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 24, at the Hospice House in Auburn, with loving family at her side. She was born in Rumford on Oct. 7, 1952, a daughter of John and Faylene (Locke) Austin. Cindy was a graduate of Stephens High School. She […]