Maine Human Rights Commission rules that the authority and one of its workers discriminated against a Black tenant amid a dispute over her water-damaged, mold-filled apartment last summer.
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Auburn to finalize new zoning rules for public safety buildings
Mayor Jason Levesque said the new zoning rules are not directed specifically at the proposed new headquarters for the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department.
An Auburn forum tackles a big question: ‘What if we go on this way?’
Three community leaders oversee a community discussion on the future of education, incarceration and housing.
Auburn man gets 78 months in prison for child pornography
The defendant, formerly of Hollis, admitted to the crimes last year.
Auburn artist’s painting earns Boston artists award
Auburn resident Janet Laird-Lagassee is among more than 75 artists participating in the 2023 New England Watercolor Society Signature Members Show, running through Sunday, Feb. 26. Laird-Lagassee’s work, “Sunlit Leafy Pear,” earned The Guild of Boston Artists Award for Realism, according to a news release from the artist. Laird-Lagassee has earned signature membership in the […]
Auburn Adult Ed to offer March courses
Auburn Adult and Community Education has announced its March course schedule. The Auburn office is located at 77 Harris St. on the main campus at Edward Little High School. For a course schedule, more information or to register, visit auburn.maineadulted.org or contact 207-333-6661 or [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
Mary’s Firemen for a Cure to return Feb. 25 to Auburn
The annual event at Lost Valley aims to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer awareness.
Augusta museum, Auburn media house seek journalism award entries
The deadline to enter the contest is midnight, Friday, Feb. 17.
Collection of works by local artist on display in Gritty’s Art and Ale Window
Local artist and chef Jules Muzyka is the next featured artist in the Gritty’s Art and Ale Window. Her series on display is called “Organized Chaos” and features pieces from her collection created during a time of transformation and growth. Muzyka has lived in Maine since she was just 2 months old. She started painting […]
Local students make University of Rhode Island dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — Ten local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Kora Martel of Auburn, Bella DeVivo of Bethel, Kaila Godbey of Jay, Jazmine Fournier of Lewiston, Morgan Fenderson of Lisbon Falls, Paige Rice of Mount Vernon, and Ashley Childs of Norway. Also, Anna Erb and Ella Schmidt, both of […]