WASHBURN — Stephanie L. Goyette, 32, died Sunday, May 27, at her Washburn residence, following a long illness. She was born in Portland on July 7, 1985, the daughter of Gregory and Mary (Timberlake) Goyette. Stephanie attended Washburn schools, she was an avid fan-fiction writer, and also made fan-fiction videos. She loved making crafts of all […]
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Baby moose rescued from snow by passers-by is put down after observation
Maine game wardens say the calf was ailing and had little chance of survival. A baby moose that was rescued from deep snow by nine people in a small Aroostook County town had to be put down by game wardens because it was sick. The moose, which weighed a couple hundred pounds and was likely […]
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New turf at Washburn School in Auburn
Washburn Elementary School Principal Andrew Bard looks at Elliot Dowd, 13, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new artificial turf playing field at the school in Auburn on Thursday. Dowd wrote a letter to the Saco-based business, NET Sports Group, stating that students had no grass to play on, only a rough area of dirt. […]
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Winter Preview: Class D girls’ basketball
Yes, this is a brand new season, and what happened in 2015-16 has little to do with what happen in 2016-17. But Rangeley coach Heidi Deery refuses to discount the remaining Lakers’ championship background. “They have learned a lot the past several years in our quest for our championship, and I think that experience is […]
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Hearing tonight on Auburn school budget
AUBURN — How much Auburn schools should spend in 2016-17, including classroom supplies, will be discussed at a budget hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the City Council Chamber of Auburn Hall. Washburn Elementary School teacher Timothy Wegmann said Tuesday the budget isn’t providing money for classroom supplies. Since January, there’s no money for […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Washburn claims fifth straight D title with win over Rangeley
The senior guard from Washburn was missing early, and worried about the implications in the Class D state championship game. “I honestly thought I was going to have a rough game after missing those first few shots,” Worcester said. “I know to take it to the rim when I’m missing. Then I’ll gain confidence after […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Rangeley seniors Deery-DeRaps, Esty staying together on way to CMCC
She had to tell Esty something, and swore her to secrecy. The two had discussed college plans together at times. They even had an overnight stay at the Central Maine Community College campus in Auburn together, but getting the final decision from each was slow going. “Every time I asked her, she was, ‘Aww, I […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Rangeley plays role of the underdog
From the beginning of the season, the Rangeley girls’ basketball team lived with the “team-to-beat” status. With much of its team back from last year and plenty of talent and tourney experience, the Lakers were expected not only to be the top team in the East-West Conference, but the favorites to win it all in […]