A community of people helped make sure residents fearful of the federal operation had necessities, rides to school and important appointments, as well as solidarity.
Kendra Caruso
Staff Writer
Kendra Caruso is the Auburn city reporter for the Sun Journal. After graduating from the University of Maine in 2019, she got her start in journalism at The Republican Journal in Belfast. She started working at the Sun Journal in 2023 writing about health and education. She has a passion for community reporting and keeping people informed on important happenings in their town.
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Auburn to consider funding for license-plate reading cameras after more than 2 years of use
Even if councilors decide to consider the funding in the Police Department’s budget Monday night, it’s still not a sure thing.
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Sabattus taps former Mechanic Falls police chief
Jeff Goss will serve as the interim chief in Sabattus while elected officials mull options for policing in the town.
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Lisbon postpones public discussion on future of Worumbo Mill
Councilors said they want more information on the mill’s potential uses before getting public input.
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Auburn waste plant hits city, member towns with $1M charge and raises fees
The charge to Auburn will be over $600,000 and tipping fees to all 12 member towns are rising 63%.
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Auburn to increase water, sewer rates to offset inflation, upgrades
The rate increases will translate to a few dollars on the average customer’s monthly bill, officials say.
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Lisbon Water Department and town to consider merger
In recent years town councilors have expressed an interest in bringing the department under town management.
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5 Auburn housing projects to watch in 2026
Market-rate homes and apartments have been driving development in the city, and bringing in higher fees, since the pandemic.
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Lisbon may ban businesses from using town dump
Town officials say residential taxpayers shouldn’t have to foot the bill for commercial businesses that utilize the transfer station.
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Another Sabattus police chief resigns: ‘The department is falling apart’
After 5 chiefs in 5 years, the town is considering joining forces with Lisbon.