The 111-unit Barker Mill Arms housing complex in New Auburn was without heat for an entire night.
Auburn Housing Authority
Whiting retiring after 40 years with Auburn Housing Authority
Whiting, 65, is just the second person to lead the housing authority since it was formed.
Auburn Housing Authority buys parcels for parking
AUBURN — Two downtown parcels recently purchased by the Auburn Housing Authority may become parking lots, but city officials said Monday they would prefer at least one be preserved for future development. The Auburn Residential Development Corp., an affiliate of Auburn Housing Authority, recently purchased properties at 65 Pleasant St., which was destroyed by fire […]
Housing authority board awards scholarship
Auburn Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners recently awarded a scholarship to Abdirasaq Yonis, who is attending Central Maine Community College. He is taking coursework in preparation for a career as a pharmacist. Pictured from left are Rick Whiting, AHA executive director, Yonis and Art Wing, board chair.
Auburn Housing Authority board approves scholarships
Auburn Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners recently approved scholarships for residents attending the University of Southern Maine. Pictured above are Laura Bragdon, resident services coordinator; Ali Haji-Hersi, a scholarship winner, who is an accounting major at USM;, and Rick Whiting, executive director. The other 2017 scholarship award winner is Abdiwali Yonis, a business major at […]
Auburn Housing Authority thanks volunteers
Auburn Housing Authority recently held the 17th annual volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Green Ladle at Lewiston High School. Each volunteer was given a gift of appreciation and a few won raffles. Volunteers provide activities for residents, mentor community kids and help enhance the lives of their friends and neighbors.
Auburn Housing Authority appointment proves controversial
AUBURN — An appointment to the Auburn Housing Authority was tabled for the second week in a row because the nomination of Mayor Jonathan LaBonte for the role raised conflict-of-interest questions. The City Council voted to table the item once again after city attorney Mike Malloy said Monday that LaBonte serving on the Auburn Housing […]
Cities host landlord forum to discuss disabilities
AUBURN — Twin Cities landlords are invited to a forum about their duties and rights concerning renting to tenants with disabilities. “Landlords may not completely understand their responsibilities regarding this issue — and neither do tenants,” Auburn Community Development Coordinator Yvette Bouttenot said. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 14 in the Auburn […]