AUBURN — The Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who used a counterfeit $20 bill last week to buy a whopper at Burger King. The bill is labeled “Motion Picture Purposes” on the front and back. Anyone who may know the suspect, who was driving a dark-colored sedan, is […]
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Auburn officials moving to sell properties for redevelopment
AUBURN — Officials are moving ahead with an effort to sell half a dozen properties, including one marked as a prime redevelopment site. The City Council will vote Monday to allow staff to put six more tax-acquired properties on the market, a few days after a public outcry led councilors to vote against rezoning a […]
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The Buzz: Auburn's Center Street to see major Wendy's reno, new eyeglass chain
Wendy’s on Center Street in Auburn will be closing for renovations Monday. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Eyemart Express is moving into the former D’Angelos building on Center Street in Auburn. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Skiing beer kegs? This week The Buzz is all about building, brewing and breaking it to you gently: Local Wendy’s Baconators, chili and […]
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Cheryl Dunnam
AUBURN — Cheryl Dunnam, 64, of Auburn, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, Feb. 25, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Portland, Aug. 30, 1953. She was a member of the AMVETS in Jay. She was employed at the AMVETS in Jay and Sunday River in Newry. She was predeceased by […]
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Alphonse P. "Ron" Blouin Jr.
AUBURN — Alphonse P. Blouin Jr., a.k.a. “Ron,” 75, of Auburn, died Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Auburn Hospice House. He was born Sept. 16, 1942, in Lewiston, the son of Alphonse M. Blouin and Cecile Blouin. Mr. Blouin was owner and operator of a gas station in Lisbon. He later retired and enjoyed spending time […]
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Thomas L. Ouellette
AUBURN — Thomas L. Ouellette lost his battle with cancer Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Hospice House in Auburn. Thomas was born Sept. 26, 1956. He was predeceased by his parents, Wilfred and Zelda Ouellette. He leaves behind his four brothers, Eugene Ouellette, of Forect Hills, Calif., Donald Ouellette, of Dalton, Texas, Michael Ouellette, of Conway, […]
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Opal J. Duchette
AUBURN — Opal Johnson Duchette, age 89, of Auburn, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven today because of her personal relationship with Jesus. Opal was born Nov. 4,1928, the daughter of Archibald and Emily Johnson. She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1946. She married Vernal Duchette on Sept. 4, 1948. On Dec. 16, […]
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Jason Levesque names economic committee members
AUBURN — Mayor Jason Levesque announced Wednesday the members of his committee on economic development and marketing, which he formed to create a branding campaign for the city to attract more business activity. Levesque, the owner of Argo Marketing in Lewiston, has talked about forming the ad hoc committee since his inauguration in December, with the […]
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Second man charged in Lewiston-Auburn federal marijuana raid
PORTLAND — An Auburn man associated with a large marijuana-growing operation in the Twin Cities is now facing gun and drug charges. Brian J. Bilodeau, 33, was arrested Tuesday after federal agents raided his home at 72 Danville Corner Road. Bilodeau made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Portland on Wednesday afternoon on […]
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Adopters can name own fee during weekend drive
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and the Petco Foundation will hold an adoption drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at 105 Mount Auburn Ave. in Auburn. These kittens are among the many pets who will be looking for “fur-ever” homes during the drive. […]