Written by Toby Haber-Giasson | Photography by Brewster Burns Part 1 of this series began with reminiscences from longtime residents of Auburn (Winter 2019 issue). In Part 2 (Spring 2019), we examined Auburn’s past, from its centuries as an Abenaki settlement, to a...
Written by Toby Haber-Giasson Taking a toll In the beginning, native Abenakis plied the Androscoggin River by canoe. Early European settlers to the Androscoggin Valley rode to Lewiston on horse and wagon. Although ferries did cross the river, there was meager interest...
Written by Toby Haber-Giasson “Sweet Auburn, loveliest village of the plain” – from “The Deserted Village” by Oliver Goldsmith Local legend credits Mrs. James Goff, wife of a wealthy local merchant, with selecting Auburn’s name from the opening line of an 18th...
Written by Toby Haber-Giasson Helping neighbors with dignity A decent set of school clothes is such a basic requirement for children that we often don’t think about how it affects those who don’t have it. Joni Gordon thinks about it. At Oxford Elementary School,...
Cyndi Robbins – Theresa Samson Award winner The Theresa Samson award honors a successful woman business owner or primary manager, for her business success, career achievements and contributions to the community. Businesses led by women are and will continue to...
