The Select Board is asking voters at a special town meeting Tuesday to use the extra $254,220 raised in 2022 to pay for a townwide revaluation to bring the town into compliance with state law.
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Auburn’s Washington Street southbound closed while police investigate fatal crash
Police alerted the public Wednesday morning that a detour is in place for the southbound lane of Washington Street near Miami Avenue.
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Disposal for flip phones, other electronics and more | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two flip phones that I want to safely dispose of. What can you tell me about my options? — Mary, no town ANSWER: Staples (89 Union St. in Auburn) will take your old electronics, including cell phones. They can be in any condition. If you haven’t already, you’ll want to […]
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Maine’s first recovery high school opens to help teens get off drugs
Located in Aroostook County and funded mostly by opioid settlement funds, it’s the only rural one in the country.
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New murals installed in Bailey Public Library in Winthrop
The 2 new murals by Jen Greta Cart and Chris Cart celebrate the town’s history, literature and community traditions.
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Auburn passes ordinance limiting mobile home park lot rent increases
The new ordinance caps increases at 5% or the annual consumer price index, whichever is lower.
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Young hearts pine for soccer in Lewiston
Over 200 youth soccer players participated in a free soccer clinic at Lewiston High School co-sponsored by Portland Hearts of Pine and Lewiston Recreation Department.
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State ends Medicaid contract with provider run by immigration attorney with suspended law license
Beyond Residential Care is led by Felix Hagenimana, whose law license was suspended last month.
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Investigation into police shooting of Brownfield man to receive multiple reviews as wife disputes claims
Aric Junkins was shot twice in his hands by an Oxford County deputy in a situation his wife says was mental health related.
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Local man dies from injuries received in 2-vehicle crash in Auburn
Owen Vincecruz was driving his motorcycle north near 777 Center St. on Thursday when it collided with a minivan driven by a West Bath woman.