Two perennial debates are converging, and the mayors of Lewiston and Auburn are in the middle.
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Auburn considers updated septic standards for Lake Auburn watershed
Recent study of lake shows updated rules could help water quality. Change could also lead to more houses in the watershed.
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Auburn man rescues poisoned bald eagle
Ken Audet found the bird floating in Lake Auburn last month after experts say it likely ate a euthanized animal carcass.
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Auburn officials receive final report on Lake Auburn
According to the executive summary, the possibility of swimming in the lake looks unlikely.
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How four teenagers drowned at Lake Auburn in 1869
A day of frolic turned into one of area’s worst tragedies on a sunny July Saturday.
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How Twin Cities split drinking water costs also tied to Lake Auburn’s future
The cities disagree on how the costs should be shared, with Auburn wanting it based on usage and Lewiston calling for a 50/50 split.
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Swimming, more town restrictions all part of debate over Lake Auburn’s future
A forthcoming report on the rules governing Lake Auburn — the public drinking water source for the Twin Cities — has once again revived a debate over how the lake should be used, including whether swimming should be allowed and if towns north of the lake need to do more.
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Lake Auburn study raises possibility of swimming and ‘low impact’ development
Mayor Jason Levesque called the study results “the dawn of a new era in Auburn.”
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Photo: Iceless fishing
Family enjoys first day of boating and fishing of season on Lake Auburn.
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Photo: Casting for caps and clubs
Auburn family uses magnets instead of poles to fish in Lake Auburn Sunday afternoon.