AUSTIN — Robert L. passed away Wednesday, April 4. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal Street, Mechanic Falls. BRAY — Phyllis I. (Gordon), 88, of Turner, passed away, Sunday, April 8, in Auburn. At her request there will […]
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Funeral notices for Sunday, March 25
GAGNE — Cynthia “Cyndi” M., 56, of Pittston, passed away Thursday, March 22, in Auburn. Friends may visit the Staples Funeral Home from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. A celebration of her life will be held at the Church of the Nazarene, 6 Nazarene Way, Gardiner, at 10:30 […]
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Marcheta D. Sawyer
1938 – 2016 AUBURN — Marcheta D. “Keeta” Sawyer, 77, of Norway left us too soon on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin. She was born Nov. 6, 1938, in Lewiston, the daughter of Grace Varney. Known and loved by so many, we know her as Mom, Grammy, wife, friend, or that friendly, […]
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New diploma for freshmen slammed, praised
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School student Parker Brownrigg, 15, said he’s frustrated with how he and other freshmen are being graded. “It’s ruining our freshman year,” he said. He and some parents of freshmen want the School Committee to put the new proficiency-based diploma on hold. But it has support from educators and some parents, […]
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YPLAA to host Candid Candidates night Wednesday
LEWISTON — The Young Professionals of Lewiston Auburn Area will present the 4th annual Candid Candidates forum from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Franco-American Heritage Center on Cedar Street. The public is invited. This year’s forum will focus on candidates running for state legislative offices. With 16 candidates confirmed, it will […]
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House comes down on Children’s Play Museum property in Wilton
WILTON — Volunteers for the Western Maine Play Museum tore down the oldest of the two houses on the museum property at 561 Main St. on Friday morning. A controlled burn begins at 6 a.m. Saturday, fire Chief Sonny Dunham said at the scene. After the property was donated as a home for the children’s […]
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Southern Aroostook man tied to methamphetamine lab arrested after police chase
HOULTON — A southern Aroostook man who allegedly amassed more than $10,000 worth of tools during a burglary spree in Littleton overnight was arrested on Friday by the Houlton Police Department. Houlton Police Officer Theron Bickford said Friday that Jesse Sawyer, 31, of Linneus was taken into custody shortly after 2 a.m., after a U.S. […]
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To build better school community, moms launching PTO
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Middle School needs a parent-teacher organization, Principal Shawn Chabot said. “Having good two-way communication with families is critical,” Chabot said. Some students get lost academically in middle school, “which sets up hard times at the high school. If we can make this transition positive for kids, we’re setting them up for […]