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Androscoggin Land Trust, Baxter Brewing to partner with Chamber for 2021 river race

by Matthew Daigle June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

The Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday it would partner with the Androscoggin Land Trust and Baxter Brewing to host the annual Canoe & Kayak River Race next year, to coincide with the Great Falls Brewfest.

Sports

MLS, players reach deal on new CBA, clearing way for return this summer

by Associated Press June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

All 26 MLS teams will report to Orlando later this month for a tournament.

Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

Officials told pandemic requires more, or less, spending on schools

by Steve Collins June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

RSU 16 School Board hears pleas pro and con on its proposed 7.6% budget increase that would raise taxes during a tough time.

Lewiston-Auburn

Auburn school committee talks ‘reentry’

by Mark LaFlamme June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

AUBURN — Educators will be reentering local schools on Monday and they’re going about the process with care and caution. School staff, exploring ideas on how to best serve students over the summer and into the fall, are well prepared for their June 8-12 meetings. They’ve got the gloves. They’ve got the masks, the cleansers, […]

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Auburn rolling out recreation programs, while Lewiston remains sidelined

by Andrew Rice and Tony Blasi June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

Auburn’s summer “rec” camp may be the only one in the region to open, and its adult softball league is now in full swing.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Virtual prom, drive-in graduations — local AV company pivots with the times

by Kathryn Skelton June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

“Dan and I just got to work, utilizing the equipment that we have, what could we offer our clients?” said Greg Young, co-owner of Northeast Event Design out of Lisbon and Auburn.