AUBURN — The trials of two protesters — charged with criminal trespassing during a demonstration against railroad transportation of crude oil — began Monday morning. The attorneys for Jessie Dowling of Unity and Douglas Bowen Jr. of Porter argued that the pair, who had linked arms and sat on railroad tracks in downtown Auburn, were […]
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Auburn fire chief touts EMS service
AUBURN — Three months in, the city’s ambulance service appears to be doing better then expected, according to fire Chief Frank Roma. “This program is in its infancy, and as with any new program we will have to look and consider enhancements downstream so the program can be sustainable long-term,” Roma said. “But, in terms […]
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Auburn crews seal Hotel Road water main break
AUBURN — A broken cast-iron water main snarled traffic along Hotel Road for four hours Monday morning. Auburn Water District Engineer Sid Hazelton said crews had to detour northbound Hotel Road traffic at Poland Road while they worked to repair the break beginning at about 7:30 a.m. Monday. They were able put a clamp around […]
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Ice Fest volunteers get free ticket LEWISTON — A few more volunteers are needed to assist LA Arts with the Ice Fest this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. There are both indoor and outdoor activities, including live music, food and drink, ice sculptures and more. Volunteers get […]
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Minimal budget hike starting point for Auburn officials
AUBURN — Councilors said Monday they favored low property taxes and minimal increases in the city and school budgets in the coming year. City Councilors and School Committee members put off talking about the budget details and planned capital items wish lists until their March 23 joint workshop meeting. At Monday night’s workshop meeting, scheduled […]
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Auburn slates ribbon cutting for buffed-up ball field
AUBURN — The city’s Pettengill Park softball fields reopen for play Monday night with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. City officials will celebrate the end of the project and the beginning of a new season at 5:30 p.m. at the field, 48 Pettengill Park Road. The new field features a fully renovated softball field pattern, along with improved […]
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3 indicted in Livermore Falls robbery
AUBURN — An Androscoggin County grand jury has indicted three men in the May 23 robbery of Rite Aid on Main Street in Livermore Falls. Shawn Francis, 49, of Peru, Jeffrey Johnson, 48, of Wilton and Christopher Coulter, 38, of Chesterville were each indicted on charges of Class B robbery and Class C stealing drugs, […]