AUBURN — Trash and recycling will be collected on Monday, Dec. 26. Auburn residents are reminded that all trash and recycling should be curbside by 7 a.m. Trash and recycling can also be dropped off at Mid-Maine Waste Action Corp., 110 Goldthwaite Road, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. […]
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VIP to move headquarters from Lewiston to Auburn
AUBURN — MaineBiz has reported that VIP Inc. purchased a 15,351-square-foot office building at 24 Harriman Drive and will move its headquarters and support center across the river from Lewiston next summer. The purchase from Patrons Oxford Insurance Co. for $1.37 million closed Oct. 6. VIP, the owner of VIP Tires & Service, has 56 […]
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Auburn police say CPV-infected dogs sold from Lake Street home
AUBURN — Police say they are investigating the source of puppies diagnosed with canine parvovirus infection sold from a Lake Street home. Auburn police executed a search warrant Dec. 19 at Steven and Leala Evans’ home at 129 Lake St., according to a statement from Deputy Police Chief Jason Moen. The department received a complaint that […]
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Missing Auburn teen with autism found safe
AUBURN — Police said a 14-year-old girl with autism was found safe Monday morning. “Cheyenne Keaton has been located this morning safe, sound and warm,” Deputy Chief Jason Moen said in a news release. Moen also thanked residents for their assistance in finding the teen. Reported missing Sunday, Keaton had been last seen at her Court […]
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Auburn declares parking ban Saturday
AUBURN — The city of Auburn is implementing a parking ban starting at 7 a.m. Saturday in anticipation of a winter storm. The ban is expected to last until 7 p.m. Saturday. This story will be updated as we learn more about preparation for Saturday’s storm.
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Androscoggin commissioners find extra funds to increase legal fees
AUBURN — It took a couple of votes Wednesday night, but the Androscoggin County Commission found money in the budget to offset a $15,000 increase in the commissioners’ legal fees account. The decision on legal fees was the final line item that needed clarification in the amended 2017 county budget. In their original proposed budget, […]
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Auburn police search for suspect in connection with Friday shooting
AUBURN — Police late Friday were searching for a Massachusetts man for questioning in an early morning shooting on Bowdoin Street. Investigators said they were looking to speak with 28-year-old Mickiel James about the shooting. “James is being sought for questioning and is not considered wanted at this time,” Auburn Deputy Police Chief Jason Moen […]
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The Buzz: Hello Cumbies (again), goodbye Cathay Hut
This week in the Buzz: A new Cumberland Farms for Lewiston, a retail mystery lingers on Center Street, a new venture for a longtime local businesswoman, and farewell, Cathay Hut. Hello, sort of The Lewiston Planning Board has approved a new 4,786-square-foot Cumberland Farms at 691 Main St., where the empty Aubuchon Hardware sits now. […]
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Water main break closes School Street in Auburn
AUBURN — Police on Thursday closed a section of School Street between Goff Street and Union Street By-Pass due to a water main break. Officials from the water department were sent to the area at about 3 p.m. A short time later, police were blocking off intersections and re-routing commuter traffic around the area. There […]
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How much will it save to combine Lewiston-Auburn? Impact study due next month
LEWISTON — Keep your mind open and stay tuned. That was Gene Geiger’s message Thursday to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce as he delivered a host of reasons why he thinks Lewiston and Auburn should consider becoming one. Geiger, co-chairman of the Lewiston-Auburn Charter Commission, told the packed room at the Ramada Inn that […]