This week the Buzz is looking ahead to sunshine and economic development. The Boulos Company released its annual market outlook Friday and broker Tim Millett is forecasting good things for 2019. In his 2018 recap, Millett noted Geiger renovating 40,000 square feet of its corporate office, Boston Brands of Maine expanding into 19,650 square feet near […]
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Auburn students raise funds in memory of teacher
Social studies teacher Shane Gilbert stamps Alexus Newton’s hand with an image of a cat. The seventh-grader had donated money to an Auburn Middle School fundraiser in honor of a science teacher who passed Jan. 19 after a two-year battle with cancer. Students were allowed to wear hats throughout the day in exchange for donating […]
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CBS' Criminal Minds' 'Sick and Evil' episode set in Lewiston
LEWISTON — This probably won’t make the tourism brochure. CBS’s hit show “Criminal Minds” has set the 14th episode of its 14th season right here. Its title? “Sick and Evil.” CBS’s official episode description for the FBI crime drama reads: “The BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) leads the investigation into a string of murders taking place […]
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WMLC members show support for workers affected by shutdown
Members of the Western Maine Labor Council show their support for workers affected by the federal government shutdown during their monthly meeting Jan. 15 at IBEW Local 567, 238 Goddard Road in Lewiston. They called U.S. Sen. Susan Collins asking her to work on reopening the government. From left are Paul Gilbert, Jean Gilbert, Suzanne Crowell, Garrett Stewart, […]
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Auburn police nab Maryland man in credit card skimming investigation
AUBURN — A Maryland man was arrested and charged in connection with a credit card skimming ring. Local police said in a news release that they arrested Brian Boley, 32, of Takoma Park, Maryland on Wednesday after conducting a four-month investigation. He was charged with felony forgery and theft and two misdemeanors stemming from his […]
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Extreme skiing legend visits Black Mountain of Maine
RUMFORD — Extreme skier Glen Plake and his wife, Kimberly, rolled into Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, Jan. 19, in their 38-foot custom Freightliner rig to ski the glades, chat with people and inspire a new generation of skiers. Plake is known for his appearances in extreme ski movies by Greg Stump and his […]
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Shy guy overcoming addiction flounders in the dating pool
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 28-year-old male who has never had a girlfriend or a meaningful relationship. I’m well-educated, nice-looking and have a good sense of humor. But I get shy and nervous around the opposite sex. Compounding that, I seem to have a serious “resting face.” People assume I’m frustrated or angry/grumpy when it’s just […]
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Trump shows leadership while Democrats stall
WASHINGTON — Last week, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia offered President Trump some advice on how to end the current border wall standoff. “Always try to find a solution in which both sides come out ahead,” Warner told the president. It’s good advice. Trump is taking it. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Senate […]
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Auburn-Lewiston Y girls use defense in win over Spruce Mountain
The Auburn-Lewiston YMCA girls 3rd/4th grade travel team improved to 5-0 on the season with an impressive 26-6 win over Spruce Mountain. The girls played some of their best defense as a team all season, holding Spruce scoreless during the final three quarters of the game. Jenna Shea lead the scoring with 10 points. Piper […]
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Contractor Hockey League standings and results
Standings as of Tuesday, January 15: 1. Advance Wiring 11-5-2, 24 points 2. Lewiston Paint 10-6-2, 22 points 3. Saint’s Paint Plus 8-7-3, 19 points 4. I.D.S 5-7-6, 16 points 5. Pratte Drywall 5-9-4, 14 points 6. Theberge Construction 6-11-1, 13 points. Sunday, January 13 results: Advance Wiring 5, Theberge Construction 0; Saint’s Paint Plus […]