AUBURN — A fire that heavily damaged a Glendale Avenue home Sunday night started near a wood stove in the basement, a fire official said Monday. The cause of the blaze, which resulted in extensive fire, smoke and water damage, remains under investigation, Fire Chief Geoffrey Low said. A elderly couple in the home at 57 […]
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Edward Little students stage walk out
AUBURN — The threat of detention and outside temperatures in the teens did not stop more than 100 students at Edward Little High School from walking out of class Monday to protest gun violence. At 10 a.m. sharp, dozens of students streamed out of the gymnasium entrance and gathered on the steps. One of the […]
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Why Tuesday is a special day at many Lewiston-Auburn eateries
LEWISTON — For years, Eric Agren had trouble drawing diners into his Fuel restaurant on Tuesdays. It’s a slow day for most every eatery, and the high-end Lisbon Street restaurant was no exception. So Agren dubbed Tuesday “Fuelsday” and started offering specials on food and wine. But recently it’s specialty draft beer — Maine made, […]
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Auburn-Lewiston airport is second-busiest in the state
AUBURN — During a snowstorm a month ago, a pair foxes were playing on an airport runway, oblivious to the twin-engine bearing down overhead. The pilot had to decide at the last second: land smack on a fox or ditch the plane? Suddenly, the closest animal looked up, bolted, and the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport maintained its […]
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Auburn-Lewiston airport to start planning for massive hangar’s life after Lufthansa
Part of Lufthansa’s efforts to restore the Lockheed Constellation Starliners AUBURN — When Lufthansa Technik announced plans Thursday to dismantle its “Super Star” Constellation and send it back to Germany after a 10-year restoration project, the timing came as a surprise locally. Bettyann Sheats, chairwoman of the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport board of directors, said they knew […]
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Philip J. Williams Sr.
AUBURN — Philip J. Williams Sr. of Auburn took his last breath Tuesday, March 6, with his daughter, daughter-in-law and one lovingly accepted as his daughter, each by his side. He is predeceased by many loved ones, whom he has now joined. Philip is survived by so many who will never forget him and will celebrate […]
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Gifford’s giving away free ice cream for opening day
SKOWHEGAN (WGME) — It’s a sign that winter is coming to an end when Gifford’s Ice Cream stands open for the season. To celebrate, the five stands in Skowhegan, Bangor, Waterville, Auburn and Farmington are giving out free small cones Friday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Gifford’s Ice Cream stands will offer six new […]
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Roger J. Couillard
AUBURN — Roger J. Couillard, 87, of Wales, died Tuesday, March 13, at Clover Manor, with his family by his side. He was born in Van Buren on Aug. 15, 1930, the son of the late Armand and Zenide (Dubois) Couillard. He was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 783 of Lewiston and […]
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Auburn budget would put more teachers in classrooms
AUBURN — For the first time in years, the proposed Auburn school budget would put five more teachers in classrooms and reduce some class sizes at four schools. Superintendent Katy Grondin’s spending plan is $44.1 million, up 5.6 percent from this year’s $41.7 million. Taxpayers would be assessed 2.6 percent more than this fiscal year, which […]
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A passenger rail connection for Lewiston-Auburn?
LEWISTON — Does it make sense for the Twin Cities to pursue a passenger rail service between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland? City officials are hoping that local residents can help them answer that question during an upcoming open house at the Lewiston Public Library. The public feedback is part of a study underway to see if […]