Firefighters check a pickup truck following a Tuesday morning accident on Route 136 in Auburn, near the Durham town line. Police said the driver, Dana Goodwin, 64, of North Turner was was not hurt when his truck hit a utility pole and rolled over. The road was closed for part of the day while a crew from Central […]
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Community fills Empty Bowls fundraiser
LEWISTON — Trinity Jubilee Center held its 14th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Sunday at the first Universalist Church, hoping to fund as many meals as possible for the hungry and homeless of Lewiston and Auburn. Erin Reed, executive director or Trinity Jubilee Center, said the event is its only fundraising event of the year, and […]
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People You Know: He's got to skate, skate, skate
LEWISTON — John L. Marquis grew up in Lewiston, one of nine children, second youngest, with a single pair of old steel roller skates to share and a long, wooden porch that beckoned. “We’d skate back and forth, take them off, give them to the next one,” said Marquis, 78. “If I got to skate […]
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Characters flock to comic expo in Auburn
The Powers family of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, enter Norway Savings Bank Arena for the Great Falls Comic Expo in Auburn on Saturday. From left are Carrie Powers as Hela, Hannah Powers as Hell Girl, Mike Powers as Gladiator Hulk and Emma Powers as Captain Marvel. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) Keith Dinsmore and his fiancee, Mollie Dalphonse, […]
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Elks supply young readers
Lewiston Elks No. 371 donated books for all grades to Washburn Elementary School in Auburn as part of the literacy program. Karen Staples, second from right, past exalted ruler of the Lewiston Elks Lodge, and Anne Mackenzie, right, exalted ruler, are pictured with, from left, Andrew Bard, Washborn Elementary School principal, and Susan Strout, librarian.
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Valerio D. McFarland
AUBURN — On April 24, 2018, a tragic accident claimed the life of Valerio Domenico Orin McFarland of Auburn. Valerio was born March 19, 2013, in Portland, to Jason McFarland and Helena Gagliano-McFarland. Valerio was a handsome, loving and intelligent 5-year-old with a wonderful sense of humor. Valerio loved cuddling with his mama, helping his papa […]
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Phil House is June's UU Concert for a Cause
AUBURN — Concerts for a Cause will host Phil House at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. The show will benefit the church and Safe Voices. House is known for his stride technique and stirring spiritual style. His 45-year musical career began at the age of 5 playing piano […]
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Saint Dominic Academy lists third quarter honor roll
AUBURN/LEWISTON — The principals of Saint Dominic Academy have announced the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. The following students of Saint Dominic Academy’s Auburn campus, grades seven to 12, have been named to the honor roll. Principal’s List Grade 11: Vanessa Bussiere, Abigail Castonguay, Paige Cote, Alexandra Hammerton, Avery […]
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Auburn Democrats to meet, discuss ranked choice voting
AUBURN — The Auburn Democratic City Committee will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Auburn Hall. After committee business, Ben Lounsbury will give a brief description of the ranked-choice voting system that will be implemented in the June 12 primary and answer questions regarding ranked-choice voting. All Auburn Democrats are urged […]
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Kassbohrer’s new $1.4 million regional headquarters underway in Auburn
AUBURN — Standing in front of what will be Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles’ new local headquarters, Regional Manager Jim Bear said Wednesday the larger space will give the company more flexibility with its product line and more outdoor storage. The company broke ground on property off Merrow Road over the winter. Auburn issued a permit […]