The Auburn and Lewiston Fire departments will hold ceremonies Monday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of lives lost during attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in 2001. The Auburn Fire Department will host its annual 9/11 ceremony and a blood drive. It will begin at 8 a.m. at Central Station, 550 […]
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Mushroomhead at Sapphire Nightclub
AUBURN — Strong Arm Concerts and Sapphire Nightclub will present the return of Megaforce/Universal records recording artist Mushroomhead for a pre-Halloween bash on Monday, Oct. 23, nearly three years after their last show in Maine. Also appearing will be Maine’s own Ascent to Power, along with one more act to be announced, based on an upcoming Battle of […]
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Rachel C. Tardif
AUBURN — Rachel C. Tardif, 83, of Auburn died Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Clover Manor Health Care Facility, following a long illness. She was born in Lewiston on July 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Jules and Marguerite (Thompson) Tardif and had been a resident of this community all of her life. She is survived […]
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Auburn School Committee approves funds for physician
AUBURN — The School Committee on Wednesday approved a $5,000 annual fee for a Lewiston doctor to serve as school physician. It’s not the kind of physician who treats sore throats or provides athletic examinations, however. Dr. Shashi Panozzo, a family medicine specialist, will serve in more of a consultation role with the School Department. […]
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Androscoggin commissioners adopt preliminary budget
AUBURN — Arguing against Androscoggin County Commissioner Isaiah Lary’s attempt to cut all funding for the four outside agencies seeking assistance from the county, some of his colleagues stressed the matching funds those organizations receive Wednesday night. The commissioner from Wales was unmoved, saying the money still comes from somewhere, namely taxpayers. “Matching funds are […]
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Lewiston-Auburn OK'd more than $40M in construction in August
The Urban Garden Center is open in a new location on Sabattus Street in Lewiston. This week The Buzz is nailing up Sheetrock and doing good. After an extensive remodel of the former Cumberland Farms at 790 Sabattus St. in Lewiston, Urban Garden Center is now calling it home. In mid-August, it moved from just […]
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Texting cited as a factor in Auburn crash
AUBURN — Two drivers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after their cars collided on Route 4 in Auburn on Tuesday afternoon, according to Police Sgt. Jason Moore. Lisa Gilpatric, 53, of Auburn was stopped in the northbound lane of Turner Road at about 12:36 p.m., waiting to turn left onto Townsend […]
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American Legion to host karaoke, supper
AUBURN — William J. Rogers Post 153, American Legion, 71 South Main St., has announced activities for September. Music, karaoke and dance with DJ Jean Louis: 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 8, 15 and 29, and Saturdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Music by Jerry Joe: 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 8 and 22. Auxiliary […]
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Janet L. Pulsifer
AUBURN — Janet L. Pulsifer, 77, of Poland, died peacefully at Clover Manor on Saturday, Aug. 26, where she was a resident. Janet, who preferred Jan, was born in Poland on June 15, 1940, daughter of Norris Sr. and Gladys (Jordan) Hanscom. She attended Poland schools and graduated valedictorian of her class from Mechanic Falls […]
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Auburn: Couple escapes truck after crashing into river
AUBURN — A man and a woman escaped their sinking truck Thursday night after crashing into the Androscoggin River along North River Road. The couple was able to crawl out through the windows as water rushed in following the 7:15 p.m. wreck. Witnesses said that as the couple scrambled to shore, the truck sank roughly […]