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Sampson veterans to meet

The Southern Maine Squadron, Sampson Air Force Base, veterans will meet at noon Thursday, Oct. 12, at Rolandeau’s Restaurant, Washington Street, Auburn. It will be the last get-together of the season. All veterans and guests are welcome to attend. Sampson was first a naval training center, then an Air Force basic training facility. FMI: 207-577-1766, 207-657-4909. 

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Kimberly Sampson announces bid for state Senate District 20 seat

AUBURN — Kimberly Sampson, a dental hygienist and recent law school graduate, announced her campaign for Maine Senate District 20 on Friday. Sampson, an Auburn resident and Democrat, will run against Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, who is in his first term. The district also includes Minot, Mechanic Falls and Poland. “My great-grandfather, Amedee Gobeil, emigrated from Canada. […]

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Animal Tales: Horsing around to help kids

HARTFORD — A year ago, Carlos Michaud wouldn’t have listened to anyone, wouldn’t have followed directions, wouldn’t have looked anyone in the eye. And he certainly wouldn’t have been happy about being asked to.  But on a recent afternoon, the 10-year-old bantered with an aide and giggled as he rode miniature horse Mr. Tom around […]