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Maine Music Society Chamber Singers to hold benefit concert
The Maine Music Society Chamber Singers will host a benefit concert for the High St. Food Pantry at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Auburn. The Chamber Singers is a 16-voice a cappella subset of the MMS Chorale. They sing a variety of songs from many different genres and […]
Great Falls Comedy Club features two nights of laughs
The Great Comedy Showcase, featuring a showcase of the area’s best stand-up comedy talents, returns at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. The one and only Johnny “Friggin’” Ater headlines a packed lineup at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Doors […]
No trace of Auburn woman missing since 2021
It took the better part of two years for authorities to realize Celeste Doghmi was missing since mid-2021. Originally from Germany and estranged from much of her family and friends who all live out of state, it took a request to police for contact in May 2023 to raise any suspicion.
Educators’ organization to meet in Auburn Oct. 11
The Androscoggin Retired Educators plan to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. in Auburn. This is its annual scholarship auction. Members are asked to bring something for the auction, such as food items, seasonal items, books and puzzles, according to a news release from Elizabeth Bell […]
Cast announced for production of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at Community Little Theatre
The cast has been announced for the upcoming production of the musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone,” directed by Brandon Chaloux, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The cast is, standing from left, Joseph Tinianow, Hannah Hanson, Scotty Venable, Abram Dwyer, Ray Woodworth, Kristen Gilhooly, Casey Waters, Meg Walz, Jonathan Carr, Anita Charles, and Tony […]
Record number of students flock to programs at Central Maine Community College
The Auburn community college has trended upward over the past few years while other community colleges have trended downward.
Auburn church to conduct blessing of animals Oct. 8
The First Universalist Church of Auburn plans to hold a blessing of the animals at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 during Sunday worship service at 169 Pleasant St. The Rev. Patrick McLaughlin will bless animal companions. The ceremony is both a recognition of St. Francis’ Feast Day and the seventh principle of Unitarian Universalism: “Respect […]
Settlement reached in Poland man’s malpractice case against CMMC
AUBURN — A settlement has been reached in a suit filed by a Poland man who claimed that doctors from Central Maine Medical Center were negligent in diagnosing and treating his cancer. Michael Whittier, through his attorney, Ben Gideon, reached a settlement for an undisclosed amount of money Wednesday night. A trial got underway Monday […]
Auburn committee seeks clothing for Oct. 7 donation drive
Auburn’s Age-Friendly Community Committee is organizing a clothing donation drive for those in need in the community. New, unused clothing and cash donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the Auburn Senior Community Center, near Auburn Recreation at 48 Pettengill Park. Alternatively, residents can contact Ward 5 City Councilor […]