Even with a looming mayoral runoff election in Lewiston between Carl Sheline and Jon Connor, the elections in Lewiston and Auburn on Tuesday signaled that voters sought change in both cities.
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Auburn salon to offer free haircuts to active military, veterans Nov. 10, 11
Great Clips also has salons in Falmouth, Topsham.
Auburn City Council sees considerable turnover
Three of the seven seats will change hands at the start of the 2024 term.
Auburn School Committee members retain seats in uncontested races
There were a couple of new people elected to the School Committee this year in uncontested races.
Auburn voters approve $45 million public safety building
AUBURN — Voters on Tuesday approved a bond of up to $45 million for a new public safety building. The building will replace the Central Fire Station at 550 Minot Ave. and also house the police and fire departments, both of which city officials have said are in desperate need of new homes. The vote […]
Jeff Harmon unseats Jason Levesque for Auburn mayor
The race has been viewed as a choice between an incumbent who has overseen a development boom and zoning overhaul, and a newcomer who believes the city has put development before the concerns of current residents.
Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office investigates tire slashings on employee vehicles
Vehicles were parked near the jail on Pleasant Street.
Financial aid available for businesses affected by Lewiston shooting lockdown
SBA low-interest loans and some grants are available two weeks after shelter-in-place orders were issued.
Senior College, library to host talk on Auburn architecture Nov. 16
L/A Senior College and the Auburn Public Library plan to host Lin Wright to talk about Auburn’s architectural treasures at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the library’s Androscoggin Room, 49 Spring St. Wright has lived in the area for over 20 years and worked at the University of Southern Maine, where she received her […]
Auburn council approves closing part of Chestnut Street for new PAL Center
Prior to the meeting, the city held a short remembrance for the victims of the Oct. 25 mass shootings, where councilors read the names of each victim, along with a slideshow of pictures. Councilor Leroy Walker read the name of his son, Joseph Walker.