AUBURN — A word of advice for wintertime driving: If you see Bill Hamilton standing at the side of Goff Hill and waving his arms at you, mind your driving. He’s not just being friendly — Hamilton is trying to keep you from slipping and sliding into oblivion. Trust us, he knows plenty about the […]
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Karlene E. Ward
1943 – 2016 LIVERMORE FALLS — Karlene E. Ward, 72, a resident of Livermore Falls, died peacefully Sunday, March 20, at her home. She was born April 5, 1943, in Milford, Conn., the daughter of Elton “Bucky” Gammon and Mrytle (Dow) Gammon. Karlene attended school in Auburn. On Oct. 18, 1975, in Turner, she married […]
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Slippery streets cause chain reaction on Goff Hill
AUBURN — Light snow on Goff Hill caused a pileup Sunday morning, sending cars sliding down the hill into each other and into a police cruiser. “They just kept on coming,” Mike Hartz said, describing how five cars slid into one another from his driveway at the bottom of the hill. “Totally unbelievable. This hill […]
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Liberty Festival brings entertainment to the Twin Cities
LEWISTON — Thousands of people celebrated the Fourth of July at the Liberty Festival this year, braving hot, humid weather to enjoy the fireworks, food and entertainment Thursday. Vendors, bands and amusement workers had to contend with temperatures near 90 degrees. At Belly Busters Concessions in Great Falls Plaza, Bob Guptill and his crew were […]
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Liberty Festival brings entertainment to a steamy 4th
LEWISTON — Thousands of people celebrated the Fourth of July at the Liberty Festival, braving hot, humid weather to enjoy the fireworks, food and entertainment Thursday. Vendors, bands and amusement workers had to contend with temperatures near 90 degrees. “I feel sorry for the vendors setting up in that heat,” festival President Cathy McDonald said. […]
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Police to open Goff Hill for fireworks viewing
AUBURN — Goff Hill will be available for viewing Thursday night’s fireworks, even though police will have fewer officers on duty for the Twin Cities July 4 Liberty Festival. Police Chief Phil Crowell said police will have one officer closing down Court Street between Lake and Fern streets to traffic at dusk Thursday. That part […]