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Auburn says condition of former Minot Avenue shoe factory poses threat to public
The former shoe factory known as ‘The Barn’ was once eyed for a Chinese medical tourism facility. The owner said they still plan to reuse the property.
Repeat offenders drive frustration with Maine’s bail system
Police and prosecutors say offenders are being released without any real consequences. But with jails crowded, and constitutional rights at risk, judges have a lot to consider when deciding who should go free.
Dempsey Challenge to kick off Saturday with Patrick, new routes, a full ‘happiness meter’
The Dempsey Center ‘was absolutely, like, a light of hope, a beacon of hope in such a dark, upside-down time,’ says one cancer survivor.
Auburn developer withdraws condo proposal at former Lake Street school
Neighborhood concern is cited — again — for the change of plans.
Fire, police rescue man at Great Falls in Auburn
Crews responded Wednesday to a report on a social media post that the man intended to jump from Longley Bridge, officials said.
Duvall announces run for Auburn Council
The education administrator has served on several local boards.
Lewiston-Auburn-Portland commuter bus sees record ridership this summer
The LAP is in the second year of a two-year pilot project.
Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
Kelly Butler announces her candidacy for Auburn City Council Ward 4
She is a member of the Auburn Comprehensive Planning Committee.