Sgt. Chad Syphers, left, and officer Jonathan Edwards of the Auburn Police Department talk with a witness to an accident near the intersection of Marston Hill and North Auburn roads in Auburn on Tuesday evening. Marston Hill Road was closed to traffic. AUBURN — A local woman was hit by a car on Marston Hill […]
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George L. Blaisdell
AUBURN — George L. Blaisdell, 82, of Sabattus, died Saturday, Oct. 7, in Auburn. He was born Jan. 27, 1935, in Lewiston, the son of Myra (Stark) Butterfield. He is survived by his wife, Joan of Sabattus; one stepdaughter, Bonnie Bartlett and her husband, Donald of Litchfield. He was predeceased by his mother and stepdaughter, Tammy […]
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George Naum
AUBURN — A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for George Naum was celebrated Friday, Oct. 6, at Sacred Heart Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish by Rev. Robert Lariviere. Following committal at Mt. Auburn Cemetery all in attendance were invited to a reception of fellowship at DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston. Arrangements by Pinette […]
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Auburn police release description of suspect in Big Apple robbery
Auburn police describe a suspect in Thursday night’s Big Apple robbery is described as a 5’9” white male, blue eyes wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with a blue bandana covering his face. AUBURN — Police on both sides of the Androscoggin River late Thursday were searching for a suspect accused of robbing the Big […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston • David Terrio, 53, of 32 Walnut St., on a charge of violating conditions of release, 5:27 p.m. Wednesday at 26 Walnut St. • Joseph Gallo, 28, listed as transient, on a charge of domestic assault, 12:51 a.m. Wednesday at Chestnut and Canal streets. • Shelby Viles, 24, of Phillips, on a warrant, […]
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Lewiston and Auburn merger rivals debate economic benefits
Matthew Shaw, center, moderates Tuesday night’s debate at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Matt Leonard, left, representing the Coalition to Oppose Lewiston-Auburn Consolidation makes a point while Kristy Phinney, right, representing One LA, waits her turn. LEWISTON — One thing both sides of the merger debate have in common is wanting to see the […]
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Absentee ballots available in Auburn
AUBURN — Absentee ballots are available for the Nov. 7 municipal election, where voters will elect a new mayor, city councilors and school committee members, and decide on the Lewiston-Auburn merger referendum. The City Clerk’s office has posted background info on its website, including sample ballots for each of Auburn’s five wards. Voters will also […]
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Domestic violence vigil held in Lewiston and Auburn
Melissa Stevens of Lewiston center, is comforted by her daughter, Angelina McHenry, 12, Monday night at Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston as they listen to stories about domestic violence. Stevens, a survivor of domestic violence, and several dozen other survivors, officials and supporters gathered at Festival Plaza in Auburn where several speakers addressed the crowd […]
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No sign of missing snake in Auburn
AUBURN — There’s been no sign of a snake from China that escaped last week from the former Pioneer Plastics facility, Maine Warden Service spokesman Cpl. John MacDonald said Monday. Panolam Surface Systems on Pionite Road hasn’t contacted the Maine Warden Service since early Thursday when a worker opened an exterior bag of a shipping […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Oct. 2 AUBURN — Auburn City Council workshop and meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Auburn Hall. Workshop agenda includes discussion on General Assistance Ordinance amendments. Regular meeting agenda has no new business, and three executive sessions. TUESDAY, Oct. 3 AUBURN — Multi-Faith Roundtable discussion, 12:30 p.m., Auburn Public Library; local religious leaders will present lively yet […]