“Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can; all of them make me laugh.” ― W. H. Auden AUBURN — I had the distinct pleasure of attending opening night of the Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theater production of noted playwright Ken Ludwig’s “Lend […]
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Auburn switches teacher workshop day to class day
AUBURN — The School Department is turning a teacher workshop day into a regular school day this month to make up for one of five snow days this winter. Superintendent Katy Grondin announced the decision Monday morning on Twitter. “Due to the number of snow days so far this winter, we have decided to change […]
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Skiers Edge Sunday Race Series continues
William Drysdale, 11, of Auburn competes in the Skiers Edge Sunday Race Series at Lost Valley in Auburn on Sunday. It was the second of seven races in the series that are scheduled most Sundays through March 3, starting at 1 p.m. Children as young as 5 years old up through adults compete for series […]
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Lewiston, Auburn starting to feel sting of government shutdown
LEWISTON — Three weeks into the U.S. government shutdown, city officials say they are largely handling its impact for now, but are concerned over more demands on General Assistance should the shutdown drag on. City Administrator Ed Barrett said Monday that the longest government shutdown in history has so far “not had a major effect […]
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Two Auburn schools started Monday without heat
AUBURN — Two local schools were without heat early Monday morning, but classes were held as usual, according to a Facebook post from the School Department. Edward Little High School’s heat was working again at 7 a.m., according to the post. “It will take time to heat a building the size of EL,” the post […]
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Auburn Middle School Principal Bob Griffin focused on greatness
AUBURN — Auburn Middle School Principal Bob Griffin said he’s focused on taking the school from good to great. “That’s our work ahead,” said Griffin, who was named the top administrator six months ago. The middle school years are a tough age, he said. “You look at what’s going on developmentally for kids. They’re forming their […]
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L-A This Week
MONDAY, Jan. 14 AUBURN — City Council workshop, 5:30 p.m. The workshop will begin at the Norway Savings Bank Arena, 985 Turner St., and move to the Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Road. LEWISTON — School Committee, 6:45 p.m., Dingley Building. Agenda: update on substitute hiring, approval of unbudgeted accounting positions, approval of new […]
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Auburn library to hold Camden Conference programs
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library and 2019 Camden Conference have joined together to provide three programs on Chinese politics, education and culture. The programs all take place at the library and lead to up to the conference where the question will be asked, “Is This China’s Century?” At noon Thursday, Feb. 7, Joseph W. McDonnell, […]
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Family night out in Auburn
Emily Little and her son, Jude, 5 months old, enjoy a BYOB Family Night Out activity at Kiddos indoor playground in Auburn on Friday with Little’s sister, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. The event is structured for giving families an opportunity to relax, eat and drink a beer or a glass of wine. (Sun Journal photo […]
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Charter service moving into Auburn-Lewiston airport
AUBURN — A Portland-based charter air carrier announced Thursday it has signed a long-term lease with the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport for 27,000 square feet of hangar and office space. The move is expected to bring 100 jobs to the Twin Cities as Elite Airways moves into the largest hangar at the airport. The facility will serve […]