NEW AUBURN — New Auburn residents are invited to a Neighborhood Watch meeting with members of the Police Department at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at the former St. Louis Church, 80 Third St. Police Chief Phil Crowell and Lt. Tony Harrington will answer questions and facilitate the conversation. Neighborhood watch groups are an important […]
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Auburn police propose coordinating resources for poorest areas
AUBURN — City officials are considering the reorganization of part of the Police Department, creating a special unit to tackle issues bred from poverty in the poorest downtown neighborhoods. Deputy Police Chief Jason Moen and Police Chief Phil Crowell presented the idea to city councilors at a workshop Monday night. The proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Unit would […]
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Auburn PAL center making a difference
AUBURN — When second-grader Naima Noor, 7, saw from her school bus last week the PAL center’s “Open” sign, she got excited. She likes coming to the center after school. “I like to play here,” she said. “I like to do my homework here. Sometimes I have new friends. I play soccer.” So do a […]
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Jerry DeWitt: A challenge to men to ‘Pack the Court’
Every single man knows someone who has been a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence. Most of those victims are daughters, friends, wives and mothers. Some of us also have made friends or have family members who have been the victims of such abuse. Last year, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services worked with […]
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Dixfield warrant on selectmen’s agenda tonight
DIXFIELD — Selectmen will review the annual town meeting warrant at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Office. Budget recommendations from selectmen and the Budget Committee will be presented at the annual town meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Dirigo High School. The budget amounts approved will be voted on at the […]
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Auburn weighs downtown parking changes
AUBURN — The price of parking downtown is going up. The city plans to restructure the number and location of permitted parking spaces and, beginning in October, boost the monthly permit price from $35 per month to $45, police Chief Phil Crowell said Wednesday. Many free spaces will remain. However, the city hopes to take […]