Once again, some of the powers that be in the Twin Cities have come up with an idea that is utterly ridiculous at best. The idea is to make Court Street (between Main and Spring streets) a two lane road. The thinking is that it will help increase property values in that area and increase […]
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M.Norcross: Court Street plan makes no sense
As a frequent driver on Court Street, I find it hard to believe that the city planners are considering two lanes with a turning lane on that street. Have the planners experienced the traffic? Do the planners realize how many drivers travel through Auburn on Court Street to get to Lewiston? Why are parking spots […]
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River views: Former Elm Hotel in Auburn had rich history
It’s amazing how rapidly things can change. I have a few old postcards that show Court Street in Auburn looking toward the bridge. At the left, there’s no mistaking the Elm Hotel, its curbside lined with the stately trees for which it was named. There’s a trolley in that scene, which no longer exists today. […]
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Police plan would shuffle parking lots
AUBURN — According to a plan presented to City Council Monday, the city would begin labeling downtown lots to better manage parking. Police Chief Phil Crowell said his department is now in charge of managing parking downtown, and he unveiled a plan that would shift some permit parking from one lot to another and increase […]