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Walk to School Day in Auburn

Fifth-graders Olivia Mace-Holt, left, Ari Luke and Blake Chamberlain walk to Walton Elementary School during the 22nd annual National Walk to School Day in Auburn on Wednesday. About 200 students, plus teachers and staff, walked from Raymond Park to the school, Principal Mike Davis said. “We participate in one Walk to School Day in the […]

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Kudos: Foster grandparent a 'nurturing figure'

Foster grandparent Roberta Greenlaw volunteers at the Walton School in Auburn and helps Trent Hartford with his school work Thursday morning. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Roberta Greenlaw always dreamed of being a school teacher, but it didn’t happen the traditional way. After retiring and volunteering as a foster grandparent, she’s made her way back […]

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Perfect ice-making weather

With the temperature at 4 degrees, Ryan Voye of Auburn Public Services sprays water on the ice rink at Walton Elementary School in Auburn on Tuesday. Crews said the recent frigid temperatures are perfect for making ice. Voye said the snowfall expected Thursday makes it hard to tell when the rink will be ready for […]

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The Strainrite Companies in Auburn hosts students

Production supervisor Jeff Therriault shows Abigail LaMarche, 11, and her classmates how filter packs are made at The Strainrite Companies manufacturing plant in Auburn on Tuesday. Sixth-grade students from Webster and East Auburn elementary schools toured Strainrite and Globe Footwear to see career opportunities involving manufacturing. Strainrite owner Alan Lapoint told students there are a […]