A prefabricated wall is hoisted into place Wednesday at 62 Spring St. in Auburn. The multiunit apartment complex is expected to be completed by fall. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) A prefabricated wall is hoisted into place Wednesday at 62 Spring St. in Auburn. The multiunit apartment complex is expected to be completed by fall. (Russ Dillingham/Sun […]
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ELHS graduate receives literary union scholarship
AUBURN — Katelyn Breton of Auburn is this year’s recipient of the Women’s Literary Union’s $500 scholarship. A 2018 graduate of Edward Little High School, Breton will attend Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall to pursue a degree in American Sign Language/English interpretation. She plans to work in elementary education. Breton said she understands […]
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Let them eat bugs: Auburn company moves to Lewiston to expand, start million-cricket farm
Containers of processed crickets on a shelf are ready for packaging at Entosense LLC’s new offices in Lewiston’s Hill Mill. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Brother and sister Bill and Susan Broadbent have moved their edible insect business from his 600-square-foot barn in Auburn into 5,000 square feet in Lewiston’s Hill Mill so they can […]
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Auburn library to participate in Read ME initiative
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library and several other libraries statewide are participating in the Read ME initiative to encourage adults to read the same books by Maine authors and recommended by a Maine author. Author Paul Doiron chose the fiction title “River Talk” by CB Anderson and the nonfiction title “Settled in the Wild: […]
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First Auburn Seniors to meet
AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, for a lunch of finger rolls, followed by a bingo game. Tickets will be on sale for the July 18 barbecue, but dues must be paid before purchasing a ticket. There will be no meeting July 4. Fifty members attended […]
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Race again launches on morning of Brewfest
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Land Trust will hold its third annual Canoe & Kayak River Race on Saturday, June 23, before the kickoff of the annual Great Falls Brewfest that afternoon. The race will take off at 9 a.m. from Festival Plaza boat launch on Main Street in Auburn. Participants have three course options to choose from […]
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Auburn passes moratorium on medical marijuana caregiver storefronts
AUBURN — The City Council unanimously passed a moratorium Monday that blocks any new medical marijuana caregiver “storefront” operation or marijuana social club from opening in the city for up to six months. The council suspended the rules to waive a second hearing, and the moratorium’s effective date is May 31 — almost three weeks […]
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Cruising Auburn in style
Dana Elie of Lewiston takes a ride Monday morning in his 1933 Ford three-window coupe replica in Auburn. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
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Auburn council set to take up marijuana moratorium, city budget
AUBURN — City officials will have a full plate Monday as the City Council is set to take up a controversial marijuana moratorium and final readings of next year’s budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The CIP failed in its first reading June 4, and has been amended slightly ahead of the workshop and meeting that […]
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Working: Building a brand
AUBURN — Rob Little saw the posting on an industry job board: DIY Network’s reality show, “Maine Cabin Masters,” was looking for a Maine-based shooter/producer for season three. He interviewed, and he was in. Little is about six weeks into the 10-month shoot, currently juggling four building sites, and still lining up other projects for […]