MONDAY, Sept. 25 LEWISTON — School Committee, regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Dingley Building. On agenda: reports on school enrollment, substitute teacher fill rates; on state efforts to encourage regionalization of districts, and special ed changes for children ages 3 to 5; approve additional funding for 21st Century programs to serve more children; receive a motion in […]
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Amie J. Wells
AUBURN — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Amie Wells announces her passing on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the age of 41. Amie’s life was one of love. She loved deeply and there was no limit to the lengths she would go for the people she loved. Aside from her role as […]
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Auburn woman celebrates 100th birthday
AUBURN — Patricia Larose of Auburn celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday, Sept. 17, surrounded by family and friends, including family from Canada. Her birthday was Sept. 18. Larose has seven children, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Asked the secret to her longevity, she said, “I get up in the morning with a smile […]
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Woman killed in Auburn crash into tractor-trailer
State Police investigate a deadly crash Tuesday evening at the intersection of Washington Street and Kittyhawk Avenue, just off the Maine Turnpike, in Auburn. UPDATE: Greene woman killed in Auburn collision Tuesday night AUBURN — A woman was killed late Tuesday night when her van slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Washington Street, just off […]
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Greta M. Paradis
AUBURN — Greta M. Paradis, 91, passed in peace on Saturday, Sept. 16. Greta was born in Guerrette. Her interests included fishing, hunting, sewing, cooking, bingo and playing cards. She simply enjoyed her time with her family and friends. She may have been tiny and frail, but she sure enjoyed her side trips to the […]
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What you need to know: Auburn City Council
Auburn City Council Monday, Sept. 18 Auburn Hall Sports tourism What happened: The City Council received a presentation from sports tourism consulting firm Huddle Up Group, which arrived in Auburn on Monday to begin its $31,000 study on sports tourism. Consultant Jon Schmieder told the council that they’ve already conducted a number of interviews of […]
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Androscoggin Historical Society to host program on Maine waterfalls
AUBURN — Androscoggin Historical Society will sponsor a program on Maine waterfalls, presented by Patricia Hughes, based upon her book, “Maine’s Waterfalls: A Comprehensive Guide.” The talk will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the society’s Davis-Wagg Museum on the third floor of the county building. The Great Falls in Lewiston and […]
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Lewiston-Auburn merger: What will you vote on?
Do you, the citizens of Lewiston and Auburn, feel equipped to vote on the upcoming merger referendum? Do you really know what it will mean for you as a taxpayer, business owner or public employee? Does anyone know with certainty? To some, the merger may seem an ambitious and forward-thinking initiative that could spark new […]
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Lewiston-Auburn merger: It's not so easy to classify each side
Despite the support of many Twin Cities business leaders and Gov. Paul LePage, there is widespread skepticism about a proposal to merge the cities of Lewiston and Auburn into one municipality. “A lot of people are wicked upset” at the idea, said Lewiston resident Mike Long, who doesn’t share their concerns. Supporters say the plan, […]
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Virginia T. Houston
AUBURN — Virginia Thompson Houston, 94, of Poland, passed away Friday, Sept. 15. “Ginny” was born Dec. 8, 1922, in Byron, the daughter of Alfred N. and Eunice H. Thompson. Ginny attended Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School with the Class of 1941. She was active in sports. She graduated from Auburn […]