City officials will consider a potential moratorium Jan. 20 after a group of residents spoke out about rising lot rents earlier this month.
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.
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Here’s what Lisbon residents say they want to see in a town manager
Some people have their own ideas about what would make a good town manager, but everyone agreed on a few traits.
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Auburn planning director leaves for state position
David Hediger worked in code enforcement in Lewiston for 25 years before moving across the river in 2025.
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Lisbon financial issues stem from miscalculations, town manager says
Interim Town Manager Jim Bennett thinks the nearly $2.5 million funding hole the town found itself in was caused in part by double counting certain town revenues.
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Auburn mobile home park residents say rent hikes have them facing homelessness
Residents asked city councilors Monday night to freeze rent increases and spoke about lackluster park conditions.
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Auburn councilors agree to rezone about 25 acres of airport property
Rezoning the parcels brings the airport into compliance with federal funding requirements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.