The Department of Homeland Security’s operation ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has residents staying home, locking doors and avoiding public spaces as federal agents roam the streets.
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 extends needle exchange moratorium to continue ordinance discussion
The extension gives councilors more time to work on a needle exchange law.
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Auburn council votes to freeze rent increases on mobile home lots
Residents urged the council to take action amid steep rent increases reported over the last year.
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Lewiston schools gear up for possible increased ICE presence
Superintendent Jake Langlais is calling on his staff to stay calm and stick to procedure should ICE raids increase in Lewiston and involve the schools.
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Auburn can put halt on mobile home lot rent increases, city attorney says
City officials will consider a potential moratorium Jan. 20 after a group of residents spoke out about rising lot rents earlier this month.
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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.