Residents asked city councilors Monday night to freeze rent increases and spoke about lackluster park conditions.
Kendra Caruso
Staff Writer
Kendra Caruso is a staff writer at the Sun Journal covering education and health. She graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in journalism in 2019 and started working for the Sun Journal in 2023.
Auburn councilors agree to rezone about 25 acres of airport property
Rezoning the parcels brings the airport into compliance with federal funding requirements.
Auburn mobile home park residents to seek moratorium on rent increases
Residents want the City Council to implement rent stability measures as mobile home parks across the state continue to experience rent increases.
Auburn pushes to enhance its downtown: ‘It’s kind of chicken or egg’ thing.
Auburn’s downtown was once vibrant, with buildings lining both sides of Court Street, but after urban revitalization roughly 50 years ago business waned and buildings were torn down.
How your donation supports a nonprofit in your community
Small donations add up, and some nonprofits have been able to serve and expand for many years on donations from their community.
Lewiston-Auburn nonprofits face new challenges amid federal cuts
Nonprofits are becoming increasingly more reliant on corporate, foundation and individual donations and grants after federal funds were slashed earlier this year.
Lisbon chooses firm in search for new town manager
Residents will be able to give input on what they would like to see in a town manager during a forum early in the new year.
Auburn residents speak out against needle exchange programs
A public forum Monday drew opposition to the programs.
Auburn mayor hopes to build on progress for second term
Jeff Harmon ran for reelection unopposed and now hopes to continue addressing issues like homelessness and housing.
Auburn residents weigh in on traffic light plans for dangerous intersection
The state has plans to place a traffic light at a Washington Street intersection regarded as one of the worst in the state.