AUBURN — Kate Albro Bowe Marmaras, of Auburn, 90, passed away peacefully with her family present, Sunday, April 29. Kate attended Syracuse schools and earned her bachelor’s degree in government from Smith College, Class of 1949. Born Oct. 10, 1927, to Bertha Tuttle Bowe and Chester Howard Bowe of Syracuse, N.Y., Kate worked as a medical […]
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Community college names All-Maine Academic Team members
AUBURN — Two Central Maine Community College (CMCC) students were among the 14 Maine community college students named to the 2018 All-Maine Academic Team for two-year colleges. The CMCC students receiving the award, which includes a $500 scholarship, are Angela Cafarelli of Greene and Mark Swiedom of Hebron. Cafarelli is a high honors student in the […]
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Auburn woman joins Maine Music Society board of directors
The Maine Music Society has announced that Sheryl Whitmore has joined its board of directors. Although retired, Whitmore brings a multitude of diverse experiences to help the board meet its goals. Whitmore earned her history degree from the University of Maine and interned with Ed Muskie in the Lewiston office. She has served on the Lisbon Redevelopment […]
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The Buzz: Canal-side dining coming to Fish Bones
This week the Buzz is busting out: A job fair, a mystery, dueling entrepreneurs and Frostys are nearly back. Pull up a seat, because now you can almost do that outdoors too … Fish Bones American Grill to add outdoor seating Fish Bones owner Paul Landry said the time was right — with the city of […]
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Boys’ father: ‘I’ve never seen a river so angry’
When 10-year-old Maxim McFarland awoke in the hospital last week after nearly dying in the Androscoggin River, the first thing he did was ask about his little brother. Maxim had jumped into the fast-moving river to save 5-year-old Valerio. “When he was still intubated, he asked me. Even though he couldn’t talk, he mouthed at […]
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Post 153 plans Cinco de Mayo, motorcycle ride in May
AUBURN — William J. Rogers Post 153, American Legion, 71 South Main St., has announced activities for May. Members and guests are welcome. Happy Hour: 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays, appetizers will be served. Music, Dance and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, featuring DJ Jean Louis; 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, May 4 […]
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Efforts launched to raise money for family of boys who fell into the Androscoggin River
AUBURN — Police said two fundraising websites have been approved by the family of two young boys who fell into the Androscoggin River last week, one of whom is still missing, the other hospitalized. Auburn Deputy Police Chief Jason Moen confirmed that a Facebook page has been created by the boys’ aunt, Michelle Naous, that […]
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Auburn plans OUI checkpoint
AUBURN — The Police Department announced Monday it plans to conduct an OUI checkpoint this week in the city. The checkpoint is supported by the 2018 Impaired Driving High Visibility Enforcement Grant from the Maine Bureau Of Highway Safety, according to a statement from Deputy Police Chief Jason Moen.
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Animal Tales: Oxford family makes mission of protecting police dogs
OXFORD — When Jen Robichaud needed to create a senior project to benefit others, it was not hard for her to come up with an idea. She loved animals. She was part of her high school’s law-enforcement program. How ’bout raising money to buy bulletproof vests for Maine police dogs? “It just kind of fell […]
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Nancy T. Meserve
KENNEBUNK — Nancy Twaddle Meserve, 85, a resident of Kennebunk, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, early Friday morning, April 27. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, April 30, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. Services will be private. Burial will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery […]