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PublishedJanuary 20, 2019
Kudos: Jan Biron and other volunteers keep seniors moving
AUBURN — Jan Biron, a retired 33-year employee of the Auburn Recreation Department, never really left the workforce. Biron, 66, worked as the office’s administrative assistant for three decades, followed by part-time work as a senior coordinator. She’s still an official driver for monthly senior trips and through volunteer time, has become a de facto […]
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2019
Lewiston-Auburn creating committee to consider Lake Auburn filtration
AUBURN — The Twin Cities are forming a committee to study the feasibility of building a water filtration plant at Lake Auburn. The decision comes a few weeks after taste and odor issues with the local drinking water subsided following a late summer algae bloom. Since then, Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque has led the charge […]
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Early numbers show Lewiston apartment inspections are working
LEWISTON — Three months after deciding to begin regular inspections of apartments rented to General Assistance clients, city staff say they are keeping up with the workload, and data shows the inspections to address safety issues are working. The city’s decision in October came after repeated concerns from a downtown landlord led officials to review the policy, […]
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2019
Lewiston, Auburn starting to feel sting of government shutdown
LEWISTON — Three weeks into the U.S. government shutdown, city officials say they are largely handling its impact for now, but are concerned over more demands on General Assistance should the shutdown drag on. City Administrator Ed Barrett said Monday that the longest government shutdown in history has so far “not had a major effect […]
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2019
Auburn marijuana ordinance would allow — and limit — adult-use stores
AUBURN — A draft marijuana ordinance would allow recreational marijuana stores and other related businesses in the city, but would set caps on how many could be operating at a time. The ordinance sets a proposed cap on businesses at 10 — five for recreational or adult-use shops, and five for medical marijuana retail stores. […]
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Lewiston again seeking grant for Bates Mill No. 5 cleanup
LEWISTON — The city is hoping the third time is the charm. The City Council gave approval Tuesday for city staff to again apply for a U.S. Department of Environmental Protection grant to remove lead, asbestos and other contaminants at Bates Mill No. 5. Lewiston was not successful the last two times it applied, but […]
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Barclaycard to close Wilton call center, leaving 227 out of work
WILTON — The town’s largest employer will shut down March 31, leaving 227 people without jobs. Town Manager Rhonda Irish said Tuesday afternoon Barclaycard is closing its Wilton call center. She said the Board of Selectpersons has scheduled an emergency meeting for 6 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the closure and coordinate services for the employees. […]
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Auburn Housing Authority buys parcels for parking
AUBURN — Two downtown parcels recently purchased by the Auburn Housing Authority may become parking lots, but city officials said Monday they would prefer at least one be preserved for future development. The Auburn Residential Development Corp., an affiliate of Auburn Housing Authority, recently purchased properties at 65 Pleasant St., which was destroyed by fire […]
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2019
Mayor pushes for cities to look at Lake Auburn filtration
AUBURN — Mayor Jason Levesque pushed hard Monday for the Twin Cities to begin looking at building a water filtration plant at Lake Auburn, following months of questions from the public over a strange odor and taste in the water. While the odor caused by a harmless algae has now dissipated, Levesque said Auburn and […]
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2019
Interest high in Lewiston's Hartley Block apartments
The Hartley Block, lower left, will soon fill a giant void in the landscape of Lisbon Street in Lewiston, where developers welcomed visitors to view a few of the one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that are finished. In addition to the apartments, the first floor will be available for retail stores. (Sun Journal aerial photo […]
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