Lewiston-Auburn
News and information from Lewiston and Auburn from the Sun Journal.
Union ballots at Bates College will be counted soon
LEWISTON — The National Labor Relations Board decided Friday that ballots cast 14 months ago on whether to create a union for Bates College support staff and non-tenured faculty will soon be counted. Bates President Clayton Spencer said in an open letter that the college heard the news Friday and is waiting for details. The […]
Photo Album: The Dance Center in Auburn presents science fiction dance show
Performances are set for Thursday and Friday at Riverfront Performing Arts and Events.
Working: Kris Profenno keeps products moving and on time at Auburn Manufacturing Inc.
Profenno, 57, began with the company in 1987, and is now its shipping and logistics coordinator.
Ukrainians find home in Auburn despite war’s uncertainty
Escaping the Russian invasion, nine families from Ukraine have settled in Auburn, creating a community in a city built by immigrants even as their own future in Maine remains an unknown.
Talk of the town: Mr. Rogers battles killer seaweed while strengthening his core
Talk of the Town: Welcome to my world. I’ve been in disarray since learning that Mr. Rogers never said ‘It’s a wonderful day in the neighborhood.’
Next question: What’s drawing crowds to lots of local bars and cafes? Come on, you got this . . . Trivia Night!
If you do an internet search for trivia events in your area, you will likely be overwhelmed by the listings. ‘The big upside of Trivia Night is that it’s always a happy event. Everyone is in a good mood and just looking to have a good time.’
Auburn pilot project looks to bring back corner markets in neighborhoods
Zoned out in the 1950s and 1960s, these hyper-local stores offered walkable, convenient food sources to communities.
Photo Album: Battle of the Badges benefits fellow first responder
A hockey fundraiser Friday at The Colisee in Lewiston pitted the Lewiston Fire Department against the Lewiston Police Department. Funds raised benefit Topsham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gerry Pineau who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.
Auburn council to hold public hearing on Stable Ridge development district
The council is expected to vote to approve the application immediately following the public hearing during Monday’s council meeting.