In September 2012, I wrote a letter to the Sun Journal making a comparison between the defunct Old Orchard Beach ball park and the proposed (at that time) ice arena in Auburn. I warned the residents of Auburn and city officials to think the project over very carefully, so as not to end up in […]
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Auburn council disappointed by rink finances, continue support
AUBURN — Mayor Jonathan LaBonte reiterated his support for the city’s dual-rink ice arena Monday night, despite some disappointing financial forecasts. “I’m still supportive of this facility, but I think we have some digging to do to grow out of that first year,” LaBonte said during Monday night’s City Council workshop meeting. “Perhaps we were […]
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Low rink revenues leave Auburn arena in the red
AUBURN — A year after its first rink opened, revenues at the Norway Savings Bank Arena are well below forecasts. Howard Kroll, Auburn’s interim city manager, said he and new ice rink manager Tim Holden are scheduled to discuss the arena’s financials with city councilors at a Dec. 15 meeting. “I think it’s going to […]
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Auburn taps Saco man to run Norway Savings Bank Arena
AUBURN — A Saco rink manager will take over Auburn’s dual ice rink, Norway Savings Bank Arena, later this month. City Manager Clinton Deschene announced Friday that the city had hired Tim Holden as the arena’s new manager. “He’s a Maine-based resident with a lot of experience in the field,” Deschene said. Holden is scheduled […]
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Auburn’s rink manager leaving for New Jersey
AUBURN — Ice rink Manager Joshua MacDonald will bid goodbye to the rink he helped open last fall, moving on to a job in New Jersey. MacDonald said his last day at the Norway Savings Bank Arena will be Thursday, March 6. “I’ve had an absolute blast,” MacDonald said. “This is one of the dream […]
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Auburn councilors want closer watch on ice arena operations
AUBURN — City councilors see a lot of opportunity in the city’s new dual-rink ice arena, but they want more regular information and reports about its operations. Councilors reviewed a proposed 2014-15 budget for the Norway Savings Bank Arena during Thursday night’s workshop, as well as a mission statement, set of goals, objectives and performance […]
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New ice arena nice addition to area’s amenities
It’s amazing how quickly the Norway Savings Bank Arena has become an established part of our community. But the official recognition of that fact occurs this weekend with a grand opening and open house. That means it’s time for an official nod to the major players responsible for this addition to the recreational assets of […]
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Auburn dual-rink arena slates grand opening
AUBURN — City and ice arena officials will host the official grand opening of Norway Savings Bank Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, with an open house, food and plenty of hockey. The first rink and the ground floor opened in November and crews have since been working to finish construction of the second-floor viewing area […]
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Norway Savings Bank buys naming rights to Auburn’s new ice arena
AUBURN — Norway Savings Bank will pay the city $770,000 for the 10-year naming rights for the new dual-surface ice arena and the main rink’s center ice. “We could not be more proud to have a partner that is an anchor for Western Maine — just as Lewiston-Auburn wishes to be,” Mayor Jonathan LaBonte said. […]