The government shutdown means federal food assistance will not be paid in November, affecting 41 million recipients across the U.S.
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Hundreds gather in Lewiston to remember 2023 mass shooting: ‘Like it happened yesterday’
No matter how big the crowd got, it still seemed like everyone there had a personal connection to the tragedy of Oct. 25, 2023.
Meet the candidates for Auburn School Committee
Voters will decide Nov. 4 on three contested races, as well as three uncontested spots.
Albert, Rich face challenger Pulk for Auburn School Committee at-large seats
The three candidates are vying for two at-large seats that are up for grabs. Name: Pamela Foster AlbertAge: 47Occupation: Epidemiologist Family: Married, 2 children ages 20 and 18 Community involvement: Current: Auburn School Committee member (since Jan. 2022) and current chairperson, Negotiations Subcommittee spokesperson, Finance Subcommittee, Facilities Subcommittee, Auburn Middle School Advisory Committee. Past: Dempsey Challenge […]
In Auburn’s Ward 4, Chapman faces off with Gormely for School Committee
Name: Lydia ChapmanAge: 20Occupation: Full-time employee/studentCommunity involvement: Candidate for School Committee 1. Why do you think you are the most qualified or best candidate for this seat?I grew up in Auburn and have lived here my whole life. I am a graduate of Edward Little(High School) and have observed how poorly students are set up […]
In Auburn’s Ward 5, Poisson faces challenge from Mercier for School Committee
Name: Constance MercierAge: 83Occupation: Retired.Family: Widowed. Four children, seven grandchildren.Community involvement: Former Auburn School Committee member. 1. Why do you think you are the most qualified or best candidate for this seat? I tried to do good for everybody. When I was on the school board before, there was a meeting, and they wanted to […]
Auburn School Committee candidates unopposed in wards 1-3
Ward 1’s McGuigan running unopposed Name: Korin McGuigan Age: 49 Occupation: Inventory analyst Family: Married for 24 years to husband Jim with two daughters, Caelan, a 2022 ELHS graduate, and Evelyn, a junior at ELHS. Community involvement: Current Auburn School Committee Ward 1 representative, former director of Bill Koch Cross Country Ski Club and former […]
Lewiston-Auburn organizer reflects on No Kings rally: ‘The message is getting through’
Saturday’s protest on Longley Bridge was one of 2,600 across the country.
Auburn police investigate gunshots fired Saturday at a Pownal Road house
‘Auburn is a safe community, and we intend to keep it that way,’ police Chief Jason Moen wrote on Facebook.
St. Dom’s group looking for location for new high school
Plans are in the works for a ‘fully independent private high school, in the Catholic tradition, starting in the fall of 2026.’