Auburn area ‘community pillar’ Labbe honored in Maine Senate

AUGUSTA — Members of the Labbe family visited the Maine senate Wednesday, April 4, to remember their loved one — Normand “Blackie” Labbe Sr. of Minot.

Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, recognized the family during the day’s session, presenting them with legislative memoriam remembering Labbe’s contributions to the community as the widely known owner of Blackie’s Farm Fresh Produce in Auburn.
In 1985, Labbe established a small seasonal fruit stand on Minot Avenue, where he sold produce from his 120-acre Minot farm year-round.
“Blackie was a pillar of the community in Androscoggin County and an example of a life well-lived,” said Brakey. “Through his hard work and big heart, he touched the lives of many, and his impact will be felt for generations to come.”

PHOTO: Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, and Rep. Kathleen Dillingham, R-Oxford, with the Labbe family. (Submitted photo)