AUBURN — Planning for the city’s 150th anniversary in 2019 has begun, with Mayor Jason Levesque leading the way. Since his inaugural address in December, Levesque has been focused on making the anniversary celebration special. A sesquicentennial committee, led by former Mayor Jonathan LaBonte, held its first public meeting Jan. 31, and Levesque recently spruced […]
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Beverly Gilbert Lashua
AUBURN — Beverly Gilbert Lashua, 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Clover Manor on Friday, Jan. 26. Beverly was born in her parents’ house in Danville on May 15, 1928, and lived most of her life in Danville, where she and her husband of 52 years, Martin Lawrence Lashua Jr., raised […]
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Auburn event to match veterans with business owners looking to sell
AUBURN — Former chamber head Matt Leonard has created a new event to match-make entrepreneurial veterans leaving the service with business owners looking to leave their companies to someone else. Called the Maine Small Business Exchange, it’s being held Feb. 16-17 at the Auburn Hilton Garden Inn. More than a dozen veterans from around New […]
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WLU discussing L-A image AUBURN — “Changing Faces: Using History to Promote L-A” will discuss the image of Lewiston and Auburn, the mill towns they were and how that image may be updated. The Woman’s Literary Union will host John Henderson, local historian, as he outlines a strategy to use history to change the area’s […]
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Father and son charged in Auburn robbery, burglary
AUBURN — A father and son accused of having tied up a Park Avenue homeowner and stolen her SUV and motorcycle in October were indicted Tuesday on charges of robbery, burglary and theft. An Androscoggin County grand jury handed up indictments against John Michaud Sr., 50, of 494 Lincoln St., Lewiston and his son, John […]
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Teens learn dating stats at Auburn library
Hailey Strout, Domanic Ferrara and Damion Marston, right, react to a Jeopardy!-style question Tuesday during a presentation by Safe Voices at the Teen Center at the Auburn Public Library. The program was in observance of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. At left in the background are Team Flannel and Leather members Calla Crockett, […]
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YWCA taking part in food program LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine, 130 East Ave., is participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. For more information, visit ywcamaine.org. First Auburn Seniors reschedule lunch AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet […]
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Auburn officials talk marijuana, 'smart growth' planning
AUBURN — The City Council spent Monday envisioning Auburn’s future, and what role marijuana will have in its economy. As the state Legislature remains in slow discussions on a way to implement a regulatory system for retail marijuana, Auburn will create a council work group to draft potential zoning ordinances. It’s the first such move […]
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Wednesday storm could delay last day of school
For now, the last scheduled day of school in Lewiston and Auburn is Friday, June 15. A snowstorm expected Wednesday could change that. “Wednesday isn’t looking good,” Lewiston Superintendent Bill Webster said. A winter storm watch is in effect for most of Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said they expect significant snowfall […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Feb. 5 AUBURN — City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes discussion on recreational marijuana. TUESDAY, Feb. 6 LEWISTON — City Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Agenda includes a public hearing on the 2017-18 Capital Improvement Plan and […]