AUBURN – Cibo means “food” in Italian. Sotto i Libri means “under the library.” Anything else you need to know about Auburn’s newest cafe? Cibo opened Monday on the lower level of the Auburn Public Library nearly two years after the popular Cafe LA closed in that space. At Cibo, if you want something exotic […]
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Free disposal of unusable pesticides available
AUGUSTA — State health officials are urging residents to sign up for free disposal of unusable pesticides at locations throughout the state. The Obsolete Pesticide Collection program is aimed at family-owned farms, greenhouse owners, other business owners and even homeowners with unusable pesticides. Unusable pesticides, such as weed killers and bug killers, can be dangerous […]
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William J. DuBois
LEWISTON — William (Bill) J. DuBois, 75, of Poland went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 31. Bill was born on July 30, 1943, in Plainville, Conn., to Albert DuBois and Germaine Fontaine. Bill is a graduate of Edward Little High School, Class of 1961. He earned his Associate of Business degree […]
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Poland Spring honors 'Good Neighbors'
POLAND — More than 100 local recipients of 2017 Poland Spring Good Neighbor Grants were recognized for their community service by Poland Spring Water Co. The biennial luncheon Aug. 28 was held at the Poland Spring Museum. In addition, the company presented the 2018 Natural Leader Award to the Poland Spring Preservation Society. The award […]
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SCORE Oxford Hills plans lending workshop
NORWAY — SCORE Oxford Hills will hold a small business lending workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. The workshop will help people learn how to access capital to fuel the growth of their businesses, understand the options available and become a more educated and […]
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Wade named Lawyer of the Year
AUBURN — Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Stephen Wade was recently selected as 2019 Lawyer of the Year for Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice in Maine. Wade has previously been named Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation and Insurance Law. In addition to the Lawyer of the Year award, Wade is also listed in the […]
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Auburn businessman gets award
Clayton Hoak of Pittston, left, talks with Keith Morrison, owner of Morrison & Sylvester, at the Auburn business Friday afternoon about Hoak’s 1983 International winch truck, right. Hoak and several other members of the Pine Tree Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society brought their vintage trucks to the parking lot to present Morrison with […]
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CMP launches ad campaign to rehabilitate image in wake of billing scandal
Central Maine Power has launched a TV ad campaign in an attempt to burnish a reputation tarnished by customer outrage over high bills, a class-action lawsuit and state investigation of its billing and metering practices. In 30- and 60-second spots that started airing on Maine stations Monday, Doug Herling, president and CEO of CMP, apologizes […]
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Blaine Gordon Akerley
BRIDGTON — Blaine Gordon Akerley, 80, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully after a short illness Tuesday, Aug. 7, at his niece Kelly’s home with his family and loved ones by his side. Blaine was born Aug. 15, 1937, the son of Basil and Helen Akerley. He was a graduate of Edward Little High School. Loved by […]
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St. Mary's Nutrition Center to host Business After Hours
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St., will host the LA Metro Chamber’s Business After Hours from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16. The event is free. Uplift LA will collect school supplies during the evening to help with the United Way of Androscoggin County’s Backpack Project, which provides much-needed school supplies […]