Community briefs for Saturday, Oct. 17

New Auburn groups to discuss Halloween AUBURN — The United New Auburn Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Rolly’s Diner. The Neighborhood Watch group willl hold a session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Sixth Street Congregational Church. Both groups are expected to discuss Halloween in New Auburn.   […]

Dana Little: Leadership’s COVID-19 response ‘miserable’

I have served most of my working life to improve the lives of Androscoggin County in my role as a family doctor. When looking for expertise on how best to provide care I highly value the New England Journal of Medicine. In an editorial this week the publication expressed the well-founded opinion that: “When it […]

In rebuttal: Nelson Baillargeon: People should be wearing masks

I would like to respond to the letter to the editor, “Irrational fear surrounding masks,” from Oct. 6. The masks people wear are to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The mask does not protect the person wearing it, it protects anyone they meet. The factors involved as to age and underlying health issues should not […]

Cartoon for Friday, Oct. 16

Joe Hall: Support for Sheats’ reelection

The residents of Auburn and Minot are incredibly fortunate to have such a capable legislator in Bettyann Sheats. As a West Point graduate and veteran of the U.S. Army, she knows about service. As a legislator, service means doing her homework. In all of my questions to her about the issues, she has been remarkably […]

Well done news for Friday, Oct. 16

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Morrisville has announced that Finneas Goodwin, of Auburn was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. Goodwin is majoring in wood products technology. To be named, a student must achieve a 3.0 to 3.99 grade-point average for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.   CANTON, N.Y. — A […]

Androscoggin’s annual hospice fundraiser goes virtual

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice (Androscoggin) has announced the annual dinner/auction Autumn Night Out will transition to a virtual event— Autumn Night In. Committee Chairwoman Rebecca Swanson Conrad said, “As a healthcare organization it is incredibly important for us to keep the community safe, but at the same time continue to raise critical […]

NAMI Maine launches men’s mental health website

HALLOWELL — Maine’s chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Maine) has announced the launch of Mantherapy, a new web-based mental health resource platform for males in Maine. Mantherapy is designed for men who align themselves with traditional roles of masculinity, who may be reluctant to seek help for or who struggle with […]

Ellen Grunblatt: Reelect Riley to House District 74

I’m writing in support of Tina Riley’s reelection campaign. She has represented us in House District 74 for two terms. She is a member of the Joint Standing Committee of Energy, Utilities and Technology. She has sponsored or cosponsored bills that would enhance energy efficiency and conservation, improve conditions for people with disabilities, and increase […]

Cathy Newell: All need a voting plan this year

This year everyone needs a plan to vote; this may include voting by mail, or voting early in person at your town office, or in person on Nov. 3. People should consider their situation relating to the coronavirus and issues such as work schedule, transportation and child care. The Newells voted early in our local […]