LEWISTON — Christopher D. Harkins, 35, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly on April 25, with his family by his side. Chris was born April 14, 1982, in Lewiston and attended Auburn schools. Chris was a kind, loving person. He loved spending time with his family and friends, being outdoors, riding dirt bikes, working on small […]
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Ruth M. Harrington
AUBURN — Ruth M. Harrington, 87, of Auburn, died Thursday, April 27, at her residence with her loving family by her side, following a short illness. She was born in Farmington on Aug. 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Carl and Blanche (Dickey) Mitchell and had been a resident of this community for most […]
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Renald W. Binette
AUBURN — Renald “Ron” W. Binette, 80, passed away peacefully Monday, May 1, following an evening surrounded by his family. We are grateful for Ron’s relentless determination in fighting heart disease following a heart attack a few years ago. For these additional precious few years he gave us, we remain eternally grateful. He was born […]
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Grace ‘Eileen’ Stevens
GREENE – Grace “Eileen” Stevens, 79, a resident of Greene, passed away on Saturday, April 29, at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn. She was born March 12, 1938, in Auburn, the daughter of Walter Channell and Muriel (Jillson) Channell. Eileen was a 1956 graduate of Edward Little High School in Auburn and continued her […]
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Auburn School Committee to vote on early release Wednesdays for grades 7-12
Auburn Middle School Principal Celena Ranger watches students get on buses to go home Monday. The School Committee will vote Wednesday night on whether to authorize 13 half-day Wednesdays next year for grades seven to 12. AUBURN — Parent Barbara Howaniec thought she’d be “graduating” from early-release Wednesdays next year when her two sons will […]
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Check out the Twin Cities
Almost 35 years ago, I chose a great place to work, play, raise a family, stay healthy, etc. I would still choose Lewiston-Auburn over almost anywhere else in the country, just like countless others did before me. With well-staffed medical centers and services, two live theaters, several colleges, three great school departments, several arts organizations […]
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Auburn resident Rita Brodeur celebrates 100 years of life
AUBURN — Rita Brodeur of Auburn celebrated 100 years when her five children, Fred, Anita, Yvonne, Denise and Roger and spouses, hosted a birthday party. Her sisters, Raymonde Blouin and Gloria Bernard, joined her at the table of honor. Her brother, Brother Francis Blouin, was unable to attend due to illness. Mrs. Brodeur’s birthday is […]
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Animal Tales: Groomer on the go
AUBURN — Margaret Betts tried repeatedly to brush out Wren’s thick, matted undercoat, to no avail. The 5-year-old border collie hated it and Betts realized she needed a professional’s help. It turned out she needed Pixie Willow’s Mobile Pet Spa. Groomer Darleen LaFontaine founded Pixie Willow’s — named after her family’s own dog — last […]
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APL May teen programs to include ‘Great Stories Club,’ games
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library has announced its teen programming for May, which will include homework help and technology. Events will take place for ages 12 to 18 at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., unless otherwise noted. Maine Job Corps: Teens and new adults ages 16 to 24 will hear about an opportunity to […]
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Merger vote hinges on city process
LEWISTON — While campaigns for and against the proposed merger of the Twin Cities are already competing for the public’s ear, officials in both cities agree that there’s work to do to make a November referendum a reality. With just over six months until the Nov. 7 target, a name for the proposed city has […]