AUBURN — A New Gloucester man whose car crossed the centerline and fatally struck a motorcyclist in 2017 pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a manslaughter charge. Steven Primavera, 34, appeared in Androscoggin County Superior Court a month after a grand jury handed up an indictment for the felony, punishable by up to 30 years in […]
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Teen Summer Reading Program to kick off at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library will kick off the Teen Summer Reading Program from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Conference Room. Teens can learn about the program and listen to Chicks with Sticks steel drummers. Teens can listen to and learn about music and several showcase their musical talents. The program runs June […]
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Auburn budget passes first reading, CIP fails
AUBURN — The City Council approved the first reading Monday of next year’s $86.7 million budget after two hours of discussion, but the work is far from over. The budget resolution, marking a 2.9 percent tax increase for 2018-19, passed 5-2, but the council voted down $8.49 million in bonds for next year’s Capital Improvement […]
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Photos: Pancake party at the 60th annual Kiwanis Club of Lewiston-Auburn Pancake Breakfast
Hayden Smith, 4, of Auburn mimics a lizard on display Sunday morning in the cafeteria at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn in the kids’ activity room during the 60th annual Kiwanis Club of Lewiston-Auburn Pancake Breakfast. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Parker Kelly, 4, of Auburn digs in at Sunday’s 60th annual Kiwanis Club of Lewiston-Auburn Pancake […]
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Mass. man denies attempted murder in stabbing
AUBURN — A man charged with attempted murder in a January stabbing pleaded not guilty to that and related charges earlier this week. Cory Hayden, 30, of Massachusetts pleaded not guilty Thursday in Androscoggin County Superior Court to attempted murder, a Class A felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. That charge stems […]
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Auburn council set to vote on $86M budget
AUBURN — After weeks of discussion — and a last-minute unexpected revenue gap — the City Council will vote Monday on next year’s $86.7 million budget. The budget will need five affirmative votes from the council during two readings in order to pass. The fiscal 2018-19 budget represents a 3.8 percent increase from this year, […]
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Faith Baptist Church to host guest speaker Dr. Jim Rumsey
AUBURN — Faith Baptist Church will host Jim Rumsey at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at 43 Washington St. North. His topic is “Reaching Sheep Gone Astray.” Rumsey, of Baptist Missions to Forgotten People Inc., has ministered in prisons and jails, rescue missions, and rehabilitation centers in the Southeast for 25 years. His wife, Yvonne, […]
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Annette B. Turcotte
AUBURN — Annette B. Turcotte, 95, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 31, at The Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on March 21, 1923, the daughter of Thuribe and Marie Ann (Jolin) Busque. Annette and her husband, Roger, were married in 1946 and raised four […]
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Auburn Republicans to meet Tuesday
AUBURN — The Auburn Republican Committee is scheduled to meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Auburn Hall. The meeting will focus on the June 12 referendum and election. The non-party issues on the ballot for all Auburn voters will be discussed. Ranked-choice voting will be explained. Discussion is also expected on the Auburn […]
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Lake Auburn Trash Off! scheduled for Saturday
AUBURN — The third annual Lake Auburn Trash Off! neighborhood cleanup challenge will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 2. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Lake Auburn Community Center at 9:30 a.m. for assignments. The event is organized by the Lake Auburn Neighborhood Watch group. A neighborhood barbecue will […]