AUBURN — The third annual Summer Block Party at Mac’s Grill was a big community success in its aim to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, according to event organizers. “It’s been crazy — it’s been pretty packed all day,” Auburn Parks Director Sabrina Best said. With a barbecue, fresh popcorn, a cash bar […]
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Auburn firefighters knock down garage fire on Riverside Drive
The garage at 897 Riverside Drive in Auburn is engulfed in flames Saturday as firefighters begin to attack the blaze. The fire was contained to the detached garage. AUBURN — A three-car garage at 897 Riverside Drive was demolished Saturday night after it caught fire, according to Auburn Fire Chief Geoff Low. The fire was […]
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Cheryl J. Durgin
AUBURN — Cheryl J. Durgin, 67, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lewiston on March 14, 1950, a daughter of the late John and Audrey (David) Dillingham. She attended local schools and graduated from Edward Little High School in the Class of […]
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Lewiston mayor rails against boycotting businesses taking sides in merger
LEWISTON — Mayor Robert Macdonald spoke out Friday against opponents of the proposed Lewiston-Auburn consolidation who are calling for boycotting local pro-merger businesses. It appears the controversy was sparked via social media, when a supporter of the Coalition to Oppose Lewiston-Auburn Consolidation posted on the group’s Facebook page Aug. 8. “If business(es) are funding One […]
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The Buzz: Labadie’s whoopie pies is a hit with Boston Magazine and tourists
This week the Buzz is going on a lobster boat, vicariously, with a fellow named David and eating a Lewiston-made whoopie pie after. Labadie’s Bakery’s whoopie pies were featured in Boston Magazine’s August issue, in an article on 43 things to eat on your New England road trip. (It’s number 33.) Owner Fabien Labadie, who […]
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Raymond J. Melanson
AUBURN — Raymond J. “Ray” Melanson, 80, a resident of Jay, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn. He was born Nov. 28, 1936, in Mexico, the son of Albert and Aldena (Casey) Melanson. Ray attended school in Rumford. On Sept. 26, 1964, he married Annette C. Royer. He proudly […]
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James Ray Johnson
LEWISTON — James Ray Johnson, 57, of Pine Street, passed away Sunday, Aug. 6. He was born in Lewiston on May 8, 1960, a son of Chester and Glenys Sands Johnson. Jim attended Auburn schools. He spent his life working as a general laborer. Jim was an avid outdoorsman, who loved riding his mountain bike, […]
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Armand R. Levesque
LEWISTON — It is with great sadness that the family of Armand R. Levesque, “Pup,” announces his passing on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the age of 86. Armand will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Janice (Pinette) of Greene; his children, Paul Levesque and his wife, Suzanne, of Leeds, and Pauline Hanley […]
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Wilton woman pleads guilty to Auburn Kmart robbery
AUBURN — A Wilton woman pleaded guilty to robbery in Androscoggin County Superior Court on Wednesday for having attempted to forcefully take money from a man cashing his check at the service desk at the Auburn Kmart in March. According to the Auburn police affidavit, Elizabeth Ross tried to steal cash from a customer, John Thomson, […]