AUBURN — Fire officials will give the public a glance at their plans for a city ambulance service Sept. 12. Fire Chief Frank Roma said the public session will be a broad discussion about the issue and the history of emergency response in the city. A detailed discussion will wait until a public hearing with […]
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Laurette Boulay
1920 – 2013 LEWISTON — Laurette Boulay, 92, formerly of Auburn, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 2, at d’Youville Pavilion, following a long illness. She was born in Lewiston on Sept. 6, 1920, a daughter of the late Ulric and Odiana (Bergeron) Grenier. She grew up in Canada and attended schools there. On Sept. 2, […]
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Auburn conversation series begins Sept. 17 at Edward Little High School
AUBURN — A series of seven meetings designed to boost community involvement in city affairs kicks off Sept. 17 at Edward Little High School. The meetings, facilitated by University of Southern Maine Community Planner and Auburn resident Mary Sylvester, will continue through Oct. 15. Sylvester is working on the conversations free of charge to the […]
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Next phase of New Auburn planning beginning
AUBURN — The city will host a public planning session at 6 p.m. Thursday at Rolly’s Diner to launch a village study of the core of New Auburn’s downtown. “This is not a meeting, another boring meeting,” Economic Development Specialist Al Manoian said. “It’s a public design session. We’ll have large street maps set up […]
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Western Maine passenger rail possible within the year
PARIS — Representatives from two passenger rail proposals looking to link Montreal to Boston through Western Maine say regular train service could start as early as next year. Speaking at a meeting of the Androscoggin, Oxford and Coos Counties Corridor Committee on Wednesday, George Schwanke and Bob Steele of Golden Eagle Railway Co. and Francois […]
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New class teaches chemistry through agriculture
AUBURN — In the woods behind East Auburn Community School on Wednesday morning, Land Lab teacher Jim Chandler told high school chemistry students what a tree-thinning done this summer will achieve. “Pine trees are shade-intolerant,” Chandler said. “If you have a deep pine forest, you’ll never see baby pine trees coming up.” Pines need sun […]
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Former Auburn assistant superintendent chosen to lead Calais schools
CALAIS — Keith Laser was introduced to the City Council Tuesday night as the new superintendent of the city’s school system. Laser, 59, previously assistant superintendent for Auburn schools, was introduced by interim superintendent Raymond Freve. The School Committee voted to appoint Laser to the top school post during an executive session last week, Freve […]
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Parking permit fee increase, changes go to next council meeting
AUBURN — City councilors at their next meeting will vote on a plan to increase monthly parking permits and adjust how some lots are used, but other changes will wait. Police Chief Phil Crowell said the city could start charging the new fees in October if councilors approve. The new ordinance also calls for moving […]
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Zamboni headlines Auburn auction
AUBURN — An old city Zamboni, loaders, snowblowers and other surplus city equipment will go on the auction block in October. Councilors voted 4-3 to schedule the auction to sell the old equipment, with Councilors Tizz Crowley, Belinda Gerry and Leroy Walker voting against it. The city’s auction is scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 27 […]
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Auburn council approves synthetic drug ban
AUBURN — Councilors approved a ban on synthetic drugs, despite a last-ditch effort by Councilor Joshua Shea to derail it. “We are being asked to create a law here, and it’s not just an ‘I hate drugs’ yes vote,” Shea said. “This has some repercussions. It’s a big deal.” The new city ordinance is designed […]