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Historic bells unveiled in Auburn; fundraising begins
AUBURN — “The power of the bells” launched a $12,000 civic fundraising drive Saturday aimed at preserving and displaying four historic bells from New Auburn’s St. Louis Church. “We can say we did this as a community,” said Al Manoian, Auburn economic development specialist, who has led the bell preservation effort since the church closed […]
Jean and Bailey represent Maine at Taking off Pounds Sensibly Club’s national meeting
Gladys Bailey, 52, feels she has cheated death. Diagnosed with cancer in 2007, her doctors told her she needed to have funeral arrangements made and in writing before they could perform a lifesaving operation. Her weight was around 300 pounds, her cholesterol was over 600 and her triglycerides were in the thousands. “I was a […]
‘It’s a hobby’: Lewiston woman creates with stamps
Connie Morin of Lewiston decided she needed an indoor hobby when she lived in Florida. It was too hot to go outside and she was “sick and tired” of crocheting. Her husband’s uncle had passed away and left a stamp collection to his daughter, a postal carrier in Lewiston. Not knowing what to do with […]
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society gets approval to expand
LEWISTON — The Planning Board unanimously voted Monday evening to approve an ambitious expansion at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Although GAHS has yet to purchase the property across the street from its shelter at 56 Strawberry Ave., the plan is to expand on both sides of the street. The plans submitted by Platz and […]
Thousands attend trade show in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Food, fun and games blended with an abundance of valuable information at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée throughout the day Thursday. It all spelled success for 165 exhibitors at the 19th annual Androscoggin Business to Business Trade Show. A steady flow of attendees checked out a diverse collection of business booths. Dina Jackson, marketing […]