AUBURN — On tap for Lost Valley next year: Groomers and brew. The ski resort this week announced plans for Kassbohrer ATV to build a new regional assembly and test site for snow groomers at Lost Valley. The resort is also applying for a brewery license, owner Scott Shanaman said. Kassbohrer, which has a German […]
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Community development funding for Lewiston, Auburn in limbo
AUBURN — What happens if a grant program designed to boost community development and housing programs suddenly goes away, or has its funding slashed? Among the many questions facing officials in Lewiston and Auburn this budget season is how to plan for next year’s Community Development Block Grant program, which is slated for elimination under […]
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Auburn offers bulky waste collection
AUBURN — Get that old mattress ready. The city is offering a bulky waste program this year to allow people to dispose of materials not normally picked up during weekly city collections. That includes furniture, rugs, mattresses and box springs, tires, metal and propane tanks. The bulky waste pickup will take place May 1-11. Auburn Public […]
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Anime, gaming hour among teen’s activities at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced its upcoming teen programs for the month of April. Maine Job Corps: Hanya Phillips is making appointments to meet at the library to discuss Job Corps programs and eligibility. FMI: 207-450-0216 Tweens in the Teen Space: 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, April 5, 12 and 26, in the Teen Space. Sixth […]
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Robbery reported at Auburn Domino’s
AUBURN — Police on Thursday were searching for a suspect accused of threatening a Domino’s pizza clerk with a knife during a failed robbery. Police said the suspect became startled and fled on foot before any money was handed over in the 1:30 p.m. heist at Domino’s store at 62 School St. No one was […]
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From paper to pot? Former Cascades Auburn Fiber sold
AUBURN — The former Cascades Auburn Fiber sold in February for $2 million, $7 million below its assessed value, according to city records. The new owner, BlueWaterTX1031, is a Texas company created by an Auburn businessman last month. When broker Kevin Fletcher talked about the 120,000-square-foot recycled paper processing plant at the annual Maine Real […]
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Waiting for shots in Auburn
Liane Lamothe of Lisbon waits patiently in line with dozens of others who attended the Community Outreach Program in a parking lot on Spring Street in Auburn on Wednesday. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society was offering free rabies shots and other immunizations. Lamothe’s baby Pomeranian, Lucy, keeps warm in her pocketbook. She is the youngest […]
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Aerial view of Auburn complex
An aerial view of Barker Mill Arms on Mill Street in Auburn on Wednesday.
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Home and Business Energy Fair Saturday
A free energy fair for business owners and homeowners will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Hasty Community Center in Auburn. The fair will offer ways to cut fuel costs. AUBURN — A free Home and Business Energy Fair will be held Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. […]
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Jama to address L-A Rotary April 6
LEWISTON — Taysir Jama, health promotion coordinator at Healthy Androscoggin, will be the featured guest speaker at the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston. Jama is a health promotion coordinator at Healthy Androscoggin, responsible for building awareness about lead poisoning and educating our community about lead […]