Poland man pleads insanity defense in brother’s slaying

Justin Butterfield is found competent to appear at his arraignment in Androscoggin County Superior Court in Auburn.

Central, southern Maine hit by 5 inches of rain Tuesday

More rain is expected Thursday evening and Saturday into Sunday, but not to the amount experienced Tuesday.

Poll: Should communities limit the number of dollar stores in an area?

Auburn mayor believes city should prioritize a public pool or aquatic facility

Jason Levesque calls the lack of a pool a public health emergency.

Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state’s biennial inspection

Maine Department of Corrections toured the facility June 28 and July 24.

Photo: Red Eddies ghosting supporters

Community members who have been ghosted by a lawn display, are invited to donate $25 to have the display removed, or donate $50 to have it moved to the yard of a friend, neighbor or alumni.

Photo: Recycled newsprint

Andrew Gagnon is making a career working for his community

Working: Auburn Public Works employee says he does what's needed and his boss says he does it with a positive attitude.

Photo Album: Putting for dough in Auburn

The annual Maine Mini Golf Open at Tabers Mini Golf, Driving Range, Restaurant & Ice Cream, overlooking Lake Auburn.

Why is cribbage so big? There’s friendly competition. There’s socializing. There’s nostalgia.

The centuries-old game appears to be very popular in the area for a whole lot of reasons including the memories it evokes. The trash talk is a bonus.