A dream became reality for Wesley Ryder, 85, when he recently self-published a book of his poetry, “Turn The Corner: Musings By a Maine Old-Timer,” a collection of poems written over the course of his life. His goal is to inspire and entertain the reader – especially during these difficult times. The book can be […]
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Lewiston-Auburn senior college lists spring courses
The USM LAC Senior College at 51 Westminster St., Lewiston, has announced its spring courses to be offered on Zoom, with some in person. The university requires that masks be worn at all times, and students must show proof of vaccination on the first day of each class. Registration on coursestorm.com is due to begin […]
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Anatomy of a cold case: A breakdown of the Steven Downs murder trial
Steven Downs of Auburn is convicted in a 29-year-old Alaska case that had ‘enough reasonable doubt … to drive a train through,’ according to one defense attorney.
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Defense files motion for new trial for Auburn man in Alaska cold case
Allegations contained in a motion filed by attorneys for Steven H. Downs include prosecutors heard privileged attorney-client phone conversations while the defendant was in jail.
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Hall of fame remembers Maine country music icon Slim Andrews
AUBURN — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame bids farewell to Slim Andrews, hall of fame co-founder and country music legend. He was born Leonard “Slim” Andrews Huntington Jr. in Boston. On Jan. 15 the Maine country music icon went to “sing and strum with the angels” at the age of 90, according to […]
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Drones join battle against browntail moth as Kennebec County becomes epicenter of pest
In the county hardest hit by the invasive browntail moth, Litchfield arborist Eben Mann is taking to the air with a drone and a specially developed tool to cut down the nests before hungry toxic hair-bearing caterpillars start emerging.
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Auburn man convicted of sexually assaulting and killing Alaska woman in 1993
Steven H. Downs of Auburn was charged with murder and sexual assault in the 1993 slaying of an Alaska Native woman.
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NYC’s Trent Wells headlines second night of comedy at CBU
Two nights of live stand-up comedy presented by The River Comics Comedy Productions will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, and Saturday, Feb. 12, at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. New York comedian Trent Wells comes to town to host Friday’s showcase pay-what-you-can tip show featuring ten-minute sets from locals Mike from Dexter […]
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Human resource association plans February programming
Central Maine Human Resource Association, based in Auburn, has scheduled two webinars for February. Webinar 1 will be the association’s monthly meeting, planned for 8-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. “Compassion Fatigue vs. Burnout” will be presented by Erica Brown and Connor Huggins. In a time of prolonged stress and isolation, the mental health of even […]
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Jury begins deliberations in Alaska murder case against Auburn man
Steven H. Downs is charged with sexual assault and murder in the slaying of a Alaska Native woman in 1993 while he was a student at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.