Lewiston-Auburn
News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
New, small retailers wanted for Auburn’s Exit 75
Plus, in this week’s The Buzz, Auburn puts seven properties on the market and we take a peek at how long it takes Mainers to pop the question (hint: it’s a while).
St. Mary’s will begin vaccine preregistrations Monday
Lewiston hospital signing up those 60 and older.
Bates College optimistic that fall semester 2021 may be almost normal
With more vaccines available, the Lewiston-based college hopes student life will no longer have so many COVID-19-related restrictions.
Lisbon’s Moxie Festival canceled due to pandemic
The town council voted to cancel the July festival in its traditional form but discussed holding smaller spaced-out events in the spirit of Moxie.
Elected officials in Lewiston and Auburn get first look at ‘Spirit’ council equity statement
The equity statement will guide the work of the joint Lewiston-Auburn council, which initially formed in 2018 but was revived in 2020 to address conflict and inequity.
Auburn gets two bids for new Edward Little High School construction
Architects opened proposals ranging from $105.4 million to $108.5 million Tuesday afternoon.
Androscoggin commissioners to close March 3 meeting to in-person visitors
Social-distancing concerns compel the county to keep the public from attending Wednesday’s meeting and offer it to them by Zoom.
Cold and wind batters central and western Maine; thousands lose power
Some homeless men and women sought shelter from the weather Tuesday while others chose to ride it out at homeless encampments.