AUBURN — James Culleton of Lisbon, 82, died at the Hospice House in Auburn on Sunday, April 8, surrounded by family. James joined the U.S. Marines at a young age and was always proud to be a Marine. In 1960, he married Marna Eldene Chadbourne, and they enjoyed many happy years together, until her death in […]
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Three arrested in Sapphire Nightclub Chem-Free Night fracas
AUBURN — Three teens were arrested outside a Center Street nightclub late Tuesday night after a brawl during Chem-Free Night for 12- to 18-year-olds. Police from Lewiston and Auburn were called to Sapphire Nightclub and Event Center shortly before 11:30 p.m. for a fight involving dozens of people.
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Androscoggin commissioners award bid for Sheriff's Office vehicles
AUBURN — In a unanimous vote, the Androscoggin County Commission approved a bid from Quirk Auto Group to purchase four vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office. The $105,826 bid includes three 2018 Ford Interceptor SUVs at $28,641 each and a 2018 Dodge Charger for $25,193, minus $5,290 for trade-in of four vehicles that had about 150,000 […]
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Colleges team up with Sunday River on new culinary program
AUBURN — Southern Maine Community College and Central Maine Community College are teaming up with Sunday River Resort in Newry on a new culinary apprenticeship program that will provide the resort with skilled workers for its restaurants and food outlets. According to a written statement from SMCC in South Portland, the agreement provides for up […]
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Six people in 2 families displaced by Auburn fire
AUBURN — A fire that destroyed a two-family home on Gamage Avenue on Wednesday morning appeared to be accidental, but officials continued to search for a cause. Six people were evaluated at the scene for smoke inhalation, fire investigator David O”Connell said. Some were treated for minor injuries. “The good thing was there were smoke alarms […]
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James H. Sampson
LEWISTON — James Howard Sampson, 80, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 10, at CMMC, with his loving children by his side. He was born in Turner on Dec. 2, 1937. He grew up in the Turner area and was a proud graduate of Leavitt Institute, Class of 1956. A short time after high school, […]
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Auburn Democrats invite Auburn schools superintendent to speak
AUBURN — The monthly meeting of the Auburn Democratic City Committee will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Auburn Hall. After the business part of meeting, School Superintendent Katy Grondin will talk about the Auburn School Department joining the regional service center with other area school departments. All Auburn […]
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The Buzz: That what-is-that in Auburn? It’s Mattress Firm.
This week, The Buzz answers a burning question: Just what’s going on between Hobby Lobby and Starbucks over in Auburn? Grab a pillow. It’s Mattress Firm. Developer Tom Auger is building a two-unit pad in the Turner Street Center plaza, one side for a 4,000-square-foot store and one for a 2,600-square-foot store, according to Eric […]
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Schooner Estates plans $12 million expansion in Auburn
AUBURN — Schooner Estates plans to break ground this summer on a 60-unit facility estimated at $12 million next to its buildings on Stetson Road, raising its resident count from 180 to 225. The new facility, with 66 beds, will specialize in memory care and assisted living while the current facility will shift to assisted […]
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Teacher: Lack of state guidance crippling proficiency-based learning progress
Edward Little High School teacher Evan Cyr has two daughters in Auburn schools, one in pre-kindergarten and one in first grade. As a teacher, Cyr likes the premise behind proficiency-based education.