Firefighters survey the scene of a fully involved vehicle fire Friday in the Gipper’s Sports Grill parking lot in Auburn. (Submitted photo)
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Image, workforce, Great Falls: New mayors talk Lewiston-Auburn
LEWISTON — In a freewheeling panel discussion on everything from image and workforce to just how great those Great Falls are, Twin Cities mayors agreed Thursday that Lewiston and Auburn have challenges to meet. Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque told a packed house at the monthly Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce breakfast that his city […]
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Backyard tryout
Tim Whitney launches over a snowbank behind his home on Newbury Street in Auburn on Wednesday afternoon as he and his friends take turns on the machine. “As soon as we have the other machine fixed, we’re going out to Sabattus to ride the trails,” Whitney said. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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New executive director for United Farmer Veterans of Maine
BANGOR — Donovan Todd has been named the new executive director for the United Farmer Veterans of Maine. Todd has worked in the food and agriculture sectors since graduating in 1979 from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics. He has held key positions in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farmers […]
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Auburn seeks to make sports tourism a regional effort
AUBURN — The consultants behind a recent study on sports tourism in Auburn told officials Monday that creating a dedicated tourism office is “direly needed.” Finding the money to establish and staff it, however, raised eyebrows among councilors. The recommendation was one of a number made by Arizona-based consultant Huddle Up Group, which recently completed […]
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People You Know: Phil House, letting the music do the talking
AUBURN — Phil House is coming up on a year of milestones. Thirty years playing organ at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. Thirty years playing weddings at the All Souls Chapel at the Poland Spring Resort. Thirty years playing in the Monday night Sunset Concert Series with good friend Kathy Haley of Danville. House […]
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Maine women have long fought for equal rights, and the fight continues still
The old always seems to have a familiar ring to it. About a hundred years ago — Sept. 10, 1917 — Maine voters cast their votes against the Maine Women’s Suffrage Referendum which would have granted women equal suffrage with men. Against the background of National Women’s Rights conventions, celebrated national feminist Lucy Stone carried […]
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Snow nearly covers Auburn Nativity scene
The Nativity scene behind Rolly’s Diner in Auburn is nearly covered with blowing snow. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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The Buzz: Auburn Kmart lives — the store isn’t on the nationwide chopping block
This week the Buzz is starting off on a positive negative note. Or a negative positive note? Either way, the Auburn Kmart isn’t closing, which seems like good news. USA Today published a full list of Sears and Kmart closings late Thursday that doesn’t include the Auburn store, but does include the Bangor Mall Sears. […]
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Auburn Adult and Community Education January offerings announced
AUBURN — Auburn Adult and Community Education is taking registration for winter/spring courses. Below is a sample of some of the offerings in January. The full list is in the brochure or visit www.auburn.maineadulted.org. Digital Photo Uses 018: Learn uses of digital photos. Class starts Tuesday, Jan. 23. iPad and iPhone 101: Learn to use […]