ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Sun Journal sports department has been honored with multiple awards in the annual Associated Press Sports Editors contest this week, and results continue to be tabulated. In judging the best work from 2017, APSE honored the Sun Journal Sunday sports section as a top-10 section in its size category, which […]
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Ward 4, Auburn City Council, Alfreda Fournier (unopposed)
Bio: Name: Alfreda M. Fournier Office sought: Auburn city councilor, Ward 4. Occupation: Retired elementary principal, K-6, special education teacher, K-8, and director of Androscoggin child development services. Education: Bachelor of Science in elementary K-8 and learning disabilities K-12; Master of Science in education, educational administration and special education administration. Family: Grown children, Melissa Fournier, […]
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Funeral notices for Saturday, Aug. 12
DURGIN — Cheryl J., 67, of Auburn, died Wednesday, August 9. Visitation will be held at The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral home in Auburn on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home, where flowers can be sent. FOURNIER — Doris T., 83, of Lewiston […]
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Funeral Notices for Wednesday, June 12
ANDREWS — William B. Sr., 72, of Mechanic Falls, died in Auburn on Saturday, July 8. Family and friends may attend graveside services, Saturday, July 15, at 11am at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanic Falls, followed by a Celebration of Life at the home of William Jr., 15 West Minot Road, Minot. In lieu of flowers, […]
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Lewiston 2016 boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Ben Fournier (fourth year) Conference: KVAC Class: A North Last year’s record: 11-3, lost in regional semifinals Returning players: Seniors — Griffin Wade (M), Brendon Croteau (M), Mohammed Khalid (M), Darius Phillips (M); Juniors — Tom Jumper (D), Roman Dennis (M), Desmond Jackson (D), Gordie Ide (D), Bryan Wagg (G); Sophomores — Gunnar Wade […]
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Diocese of Portland agrees to sell Drouin Field to city of Lewiston
The sale awaits final approval by the city’s planning board and the Lewiston School Committee. Superintendent Bill Webster said School Committee approval could happen soon. The purchase price is $270,000, the appraised value of the land, Webster said. The land, which is now known as Drouin Field, is behind the Colisee, on the corner of […]
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Androscoggin County commissioners want smoother process with Budget Committee
AUBURN — Androscoggin County commissioners discussed guidelines that they hope will improve and streamline the process on the 2016 county budget. The goal of Wednesday night’s workshop was to start thinking about a protocol that would lead to a harmonious working relationship between the commissioners and the Budget Committee. “We want to do our job,” […]
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Maine Roller Derby on new track to build fan base, participation
PORTLAND — Eric Wood never misses a Maine Roller Derby contest. “I’ve been going for three years,” the Fryeburg native said. “I drive down to support them.” Wood was one of more than 100 people who packed Happy Wheels Skate Center at 331 Warren Ave. last Saturday night to see Maine Roller Derby’s season opener, […]
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Office shuffle underway at Androscoggin County courthouse
AUBURN — Androscoggin County is shuffling offices in its Auburn courthouse, consolidating the storage of deeds while making space for an expanded county commission and its first dedicated probate courtroom. On Monday, workers painted inside a Registry of Deeds computer room and an adjacent space that had floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with volumes of bound deeds. […]
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Jay police, fire chief White remembered
JAY — About 200 people came to pay their respects to Jay police, fire Chief Larry White Sr. and celebrate his life Sunday at Spruce Mountain High School. White, 61, of Jay lost his nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer on Oct. 5. He was fighting it all the way. He had served as a police […]