AUBURN — Ne-Do-Ba and the Androscoggin Historical Society announce the donation of artifacts and archives from Ne-Do-Ba. Ne-Do-Ba is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1997 by Nancy Lecompte, who has published under the pen name of Canyon Wolf. Ne-Do-Ba, which means “friends” in the Abenaki language, is dedicated to researching and disseminating the history of […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Community to celebrate Audrey Estes Day at Knight House
AUBURN — The community is invited to celebrate Miss Audrey Estes’ birthday from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at an “Open House and Storytellers” at Knight House, located at the end of the Riverwalk and West Pitch Park. Estes was children’s librarian at the Auburn Public Library from the mid 1960s to the […]
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‘Box of Joy’ program in Norway, Bridgton to help children in need
NORWAY — Parishioners and community members are encouraged to support a program that will help provide shoe boxes full of gifts to mission children in South America who have never received Christmas presents before. “Box of Joy” invites generosity through boxes filled with small toys, school supplies and hygiene items. To participate, individuals and families […]
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Margaret Meyer: ‘Time for a change’ from Sen. Collins
I keep seeing negative ads against Sara Gideon by the 1820 PAC (Political Action Committee). Who are they? To better my understanding, I did a little research on some of the top donors to the 1820 PAC. Donors include: Citadell, LLC ($1,000,000), owner Ken Griffith (Illinois); John Malone ($500,000), (Colorado); Oberndorf Enterprises ($250,000), owner William […]
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Oxford County Register of Big Trees adds champion trees
BETHEL — The Oxford County Register of Big Trees has announced Oxford County’s newest champion — a balsam poplar, or for those familiar with the works of local author C.A. Stephens, a Balm of Gilead. Located at the home of Scott and Michele Cole, the tree is 105 feet tall, 194 inches in circumference and […]
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Ted Jones: Taxes are too tough on seniors
It has been a long time since I took pen in hand to write anything other than a special occasion letter or card. I believe it is time for local, state and federal government to take another look at senior survival. At 60 or so years you take a look at your personal savings, investments […]
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George Ferguson: Some criticisms of Trump
Can people think of anything positive Trump has done (and don’t say the economy)? Here are just a few of the negative: 1. Where is the “wonderful” health care plan from March? 2. The turning point on the virus is coming. I want to see him get the shot on TV, not behind the scenes. […]
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Rich Lowry: They’ve got nothing on Amy Coney Barrett
The Supreme Court fight of the century is, so far, a fizzle. The ratio of progressive outrage over the nomination of federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to supposed reasons that the U.S. Senate shouldn’t confirm her is completely out of whack – there’s a surfeit of the former and almost none of the latter. Barrett […]
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St. Dom’s students create warm blankets for shelter pets
AUBURN — “Every year, these activities are part of the reason I love working at St. Dom’s and some of my fondest memories with my students,” said Jamie Ouellette, seventh-grade teacher at Saint Dominic Academy. Staff and students renew a commitment each day to celebrating faith, academic excellence and kindness. “We discussed how we can […]
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Community briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 13
Lewiston VFW post to meet on Oct. 20 LEWISTON — The James B. Longley-Normand Dion Post 9150, VFW, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Lewiston Armory seniors room. Everyone will be required to wear a mask, and social distancing will take place. Norway center offers free drive-thru community dinner NORWAY […]