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Tough call for businesses: Require masks or not?

Starting Monday, Mainers won't have to mask up in most indoor settings — vaccinated or not. Some area business owners say their mask requirements will continue, others will drop requirements, and still others scramble to set policies

L-A This Week

Auburn apartment building fire caused by electrical failure

The 18 Hazel St. blaze that raged on May 19, 2021 displaced a dozen tenants and injured a firefighter.

Auburn woman enters insanity defense in October shooting

Kachina Swasey's attorney said she suffers from 'major' psychiatric issues.

After COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Auburn high school graduation moved to Walton Field

Lewiston's graduation will be at the Auburn airport, according to the school website.

‘A fun-filled summer’: Maine Bicentennial Parade is a go

The parade celebrating Maine's 200th birthday is slated to be held in the Twin Cities on Saturday, Aug. 21, kicking off at 10 a.m.

Androscoggin commissioners reject Isaiah Lary’s ‘health freedom’ proposal

Citing no evidence of requiring vaccinations for employment, a notion reinforced by county leaders, some of Lary's colleagues called the move grandstanding and one saying he was "looking for a fight when there is no fight."

Auburn schools plan to fully reopen in the fall

A detailed plan developed by a steering committee sets parameters for reentry.

Auburn Mall COVID-19 vaccination clinic records 30,000th shot

More than 500 vaccinations were administered Tuesday by Central Maine Healthcare.