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Auburn school to host bladesmithing event July 15-17
The New England School of Metalwork is set to hold its 12th annual bladesmithing symposium Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 15-17, at the 7 Albiston Way in Auburn school. This event is endorsed by the American Bladesmith Society and features demonstrations by certified Master Bladesmiths from all over the U.S. and Canada. Live demonstrations include […]
Veterans of Foreign Wars honors Auburn hotel manager
Richard Nelson, general manager at Quality Inn in Auburn, recently received a plaque from Department of Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars for years of service and assistance in helping veterans with rooms for state conventions. Nelson always has gone the extra mile to assist in helping the conventions go smoothly, according to a news release […]
Ithaca College recognizes local graduates
ITHACA, N.Y. — Two local students graduated in May from Ithaca College. Annie Hazelton of Auburn graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in legal studies. Stella Ibarra of Lewiston graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Writing for Film, TV, […]
Auburn School Committee discusses water quality, nutrition
AUBURN — The School Committee on Wednesday honored former City Councilor Alfreda Fournier, who died last week. Fournier had served as Androscoggin County commissioner before taking a spot on the City Council where she served from 2019 to 2021. She died Friday at the age of 75. The committee remembered Fournier in a moment of […]
Auburn officials explain zoning plans during community forum
For a second straight night, Auburn officials met with residents to discuss residential zoning in the city.
Developers await state permit for 96-unit apartment complex off Brickyard Circle in Auburn
While the site plan has been approved, a number of residents and abutters oppose the project due to environmental concerns related to Taylor Brook.
Wood carver’s association to hold show, competition in Auburn
AUBURN — The Maine Wood Carver’s Association plans to hold its first show and competition since 2019 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. The event is designed to showcase the skills of Maine wood carvers from all levels of experience. Anyone can enter woodcarvings […]
Auburn library to host July 20 talk about water
A representative from the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission plans to give a presentation about from where water comes. The talk is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, in the Community Room at Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. This presentation will follow a drop of water through the Lake Auburn […]
Residents seek answers on Auburn zoning during public meeting
Local tensions aside, the first of two back-to-back public meetings on zoning reform in Auburn mirrored a state and nationwide movement to rethink zoning in order to address housing affordability.