1928 – 2015 AUBURN — Elinor Hansen “Ellie” Brockway passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 22, at The Hospice House in Auburn. She was born on Oct. 20, 1928, in Lewiston to Rigmor Hornbak Hansen and Magnus Christian Hansen. Ellie graduated from Edward Little High School in 1946. She attended and graduated from the University of […]
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Lewiston-Auburn this week
TUESDAY, Aug. 11 AUBURN — SMART Baby Workshop for parents, sponsored by Advocates for Children, 1 to 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library, for new and expectant parents. SMART stands for sensory, motor, attachment, reading and temperament. Free admission, registration not needed. AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. in the City Council chambers on the […]
Starting the July 4 party early with a fun civics lesson for youngsters
AUBURN — There was a lot of noise in Auburn Public Library on Thursday as children sang, marched and ate cake during an early “Happy Birthday, America” party. The annual celebration is put on by the Wallace family of Auburn, headed by matriarch and retired teacher Pat Masonheimer. As children sat around her for a […]
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Strawberry festival set for Saturday BOWDOIN — West Bowdoin Baptist Church will hold its annual strawberry festival and bean supper from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at 54 West Road. Strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream will be featured. Cost is $8 for adults, $3.50 for children 5-12 and free for preschoolers. The event […]
Auburn library auctioning Red Sox tickets, beer-brewing experience
AUBURN — Red Sox fans, golfers and would-be beer brewers are among the targets for the Auburn Public Library’s newest fundraising effort. The library is hosting an online auction, available via a link on the library’s website, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or directly at www.32auctions.com/apl. Library Director Mamie Ney said she hopes to raise $4,000. As of noon […]
Teen Skills Series continues at APL
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s Teen Life Skills Series will conclude with Money Smart Week, April 18-25. Community Credit Union will present “Budgeting, Credit Choices and Being a Savvy Customer” from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Conference Room on the ground floor. Teens will choose their job, and the salary […]
Growth council sets public meeting to plot Twin Cities’ marketing
LEWISTON — Growth Council leaders will look to a public process to determine Twin Cities marketing priorities, the new president told Lewiston councilors Monday night. President John Holden said the Growth Council will begin work on a new strategic marking plan with a public meeting at 4 p.m. March 31 at the Auburn Public Library. […]
Lewiston-Auburn This Week
MONDAY — Dec. 15 AUBURN — Auburn City Council meeting and workshop, City Council Chambers in Auburn Hall. Workshop is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and topics include the annual audit and the a report on the Norway Savings Bank Arena. The regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and topics include a […]