AUBURN — Helen Deringis Merrow passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 22. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth E. Merrow, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Lewiston on Dec. 18, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Charles Deringis. She was raised and educated in […]
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Richard C. Palman
AUBURN — Richard C. Palman, 84, of Montello Heights, Lewiston, died on his birthday, Wednesday, April 25, at the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn. Born in Lewiston on April 25, 1934, he was the son of Thomas and Antoinette Ouellette Palman Jr. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Lewiston High School, […]
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‘This I’ll Defend:’ Hundreds pack Bonney Park in vigil for brothers
AUBURN — The woman’s name was Brandi and she couldn’t stop herself from crying. She was tying a bundle of flowers to the end of the bridge at Bonney Park, but it was raining hard and her hands were shaking. “This is just so sad,” Brandi said. “So tragic.” Nearby, Sue Ingalls was there with […]
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Auburn fire displaces 14 people but they are all safe
AUBURN — A small basement fire forced 14 people out of their homes at 26 Myrtle St. on Thursday morning. Battalion Chief David Richard said the three units in the apartment building were occupied by seven adults and seven children, all of whom made it out safely when someone smelled smoke at 7:47 a.m. The […]
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Touch a Truck to get families up close to big vehicles
AUBURN — United Way of Androscoggin County, in partnership with Advocates for Children, Central Maine Community College and Clover Pre-School, is hosting the eighth annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, May 5, at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a quiet hour from 10 […]
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Ida P. Girouard
AUBURN — Ida P. (Therriault) Girouard, 90, of Lewiston, passed away Monday, April 23, at Clover Manor. Ida was born Dec. 27, 1927, the only child of Adrien and Rose (Dostie) Therriault. Her nickname was “Titite,” and not so many of her relatives knew her by Ida. She was married to Lucien “Blondie” Girouard in January […]
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May teen activities, summer reading program coming to APL
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced May activities for teens. Unless otherwise noted, programs are for teens, ages 12 to 18. Maine Job Corps for Teens and New Adults, ages 16 to 24: For the opportunity to take part in a life-changing experience, contact Cathie Gavett of the Maine Job Corps, 207-458-5369, to […]
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Auburn schools seek feedback on learning standards
AUBURN — A task force will soon be formed to look into concerns about new performance standards in local schools, the Auburn School Committee was told Wednesday night. Surveys seeking anonymous feedback about proficiency-based learning from parents, teachers and students have gone out or are going out. The curriculum director for Auburn schools, Shelly Mogul, […]
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Search for 5-year-old boy to resume Thursday morning
AUBURN — A day after two boys tumbled into the frigid, fast-moving Androscoggin River, the 5-year-old remained missing and his 9-year-old brother was clinging to life at a Portland hospital. Rescuers suspended the search early Wednesday night for the younger boy, who fell into the river near Bonney Park on Tuesday night. His brother, pulled […]
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Locals bring flowers to Bonney Park and talk about safety
AUBURN — At the end of the foot bridge near Bonney Park on Wednesday night, half a dozen flowers, balloons and teddy bears were tied to the rails, dripping from the rain. The mementos were meant as tributes to a pair of young brothers who had fallen into the river the night before. They also […]